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Originally Posted by Bonded
The timing in Gaudreau’s life also could not have been worse for the Flames. If the kid was already born or there wasn't one on the way then I think chances would have been much higher on the stay side.
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Newly married, first child on the way, father's heart issues, COVID. So many major changes in his life near the completion of his contract with the Flames and the timing just didn't work out. That said probably better to have this happen before the contract than just after as if the player isn't happy under a long term deal it's probably not going great for both parties.