not surprised that GMs will try to take advantage of the new guy. I'm glad the Flames are being patient ... I'd rather make no deal than a bad deal, especially at this point where there is zero rush.
But I am a bit surprised that players like Hanifin or Lindholm seemingly don't have a huge market right now. I figured with a weak UFA class and the opportunity to re-sign them long term, the Flames would have got some great offers by now. Oh well. Worst case*, you keep most of the upcoming UFAs till the deadline and start a fire sale then ... I always thought the likes of Backlund, Zadorov and Tanev might make for better deadline chips anyway.
* well, actually worst case is being "in the hunt" then and refusing to sell, but after the Gaudreau situation, I have to believe they've since learned a lesson or two ...
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