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Originally Posted by ComixZone
When it comes to Lindy, and any UFA really - why would they sign prior to this season? Lindy didn’t have a banger of a season last year (few did on the team), and the salary cap is projected/expected to go up a decent clip next year.
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Easy answer is security. All comes down to how much they want to bet on themselves. If the Flames are in the 8.5-9 range on an eight year contract, he is looking at 68-72 million dollars.
If he has another stinker of a season then maybe he is looking at 7-8 million dollar deal on a 7 year contract, looking at 49-56 million.
If Lindholm gets back to a ppg is someone going to pay him 10 million on an 8 year contract? I kind of doubt it. I think he has more downside risk with the Flames in flux even in the context of a rising cap.