Yeah I don't think it was Sutters kick in the ass that got them going especially Johnny.
His value was at an all time low going into a contract year. They said the offer from the Flames was embarrassing. He probably realized that if he was going to sign his last contract and get paid like a star he would have to perform like one on and off the ice. Two embarrassing playoff performances and 2.5 years of coasting and reality hits that is now your worth.
Put up another 60 point season you'll get to go home just not for 10 million a season.
The contract years sparked those massive seasons.
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