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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Because both sides are still working hard on getting a deal done. There is plenty of time, both sides are going to try and get the best deal they can. If Lindholm did not want to be here he would have made that clear like Hanifin did. There is absolutely no reason he would not have asked for a trade.His agent and the Flames are currently still negotiating, this has been reported by multiple reputable insiders now, not just me.
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I don't think this is true at all. Why would he uproot his family to go to entirely new team and situation in a contract year? Not to mention he might have to do it all over again the following year. I'm sure he would rather play out the year in a situation that is known and comfortable to him. It makes sense for his family and makes sense for his career. Also, why would he close the door on the Flames when that might be the most lucrative offer on the table? He can't predict the market. I'm sure he watched Gaudreau have less interest than anticipated and knows he could potentially be in a similar situation where the offers made aren't the ones he was hoping for. He might have legitimate interest in staying but to say there is no reason he wouldn't come out and say different is definitely not true.