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Originally Posted by rohara66
Lindholm also got nickle and dimmed on his current contract (like the Flames do to all RFA's)... only to then see Chucky and Johnny get monster paydays. AND then 2 new stars come in to Calgary and also get huge contracts.
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I don't think that is the case at all. Lindholm & Hanifin signed quickly after the trade, I don't recall it being a drawn out negotiation. Those numbers were solid at that time for those players given their performance to that date. It was more likely CAR was the party trying to squeeze them.
Of the other contracts you mention, all were UFA except Tkachuk. You can't compare RFA contracts to UFA contracts. Totally different situation.