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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
There is no logic here.
10.5x8 was not on the table when he 'settled'. Clearly 10.5x8 in CGY did not meet his expectations...he declined and decided to hope for the best on the open market
9.75x7 probably didn't meet his expectations, either. But, he didn't really have an alternative this time.
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Steinberg has eluded to this being the demand of the Gaudreau camp as negotiations intensified on the eve of free agency. The flames gave into all demands but Gaudreau then simply informed them he decided to leave.
It was also reported the Flames made a larger offer for 7 years during free agency but ultimately once Columbus got in the mix that is where he wanted to go
https://flamesnation.ca/2022/08/16/t...dreau-timeline