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Originally Posted by dammage79
I figured Brisson and Conny would be in lockstep negotiating a new 8 year contract with teams he would sign with.
That 8th year carries value. Like I said, similar to how Tkachuk helped the Flames by giving them options.
Seems Hanifins group is beyond that approach and just hamstringing Conroy.
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How?
Hanifin gave them a list, just like Tkachuk did.
I'm sure if Boston, Tampa, Florida or another team on his list negotiates the best deal, then Hanifin will sign an 8 year deal.
The issue is that doesn't seem to be happening, the teams can just wait for UFA...which wasn't an option with Tkachuk who was an RFA. They had to pay the price if they wanted him.
If a team not on his list is offering a good deal, but he doesn't want to sign there, it's not really hamstringing the Flames. Tkachuk would have done the same thing.
What really needs to happen is the fear from one of these teams that a division rival can get him if they wait, so they have the pay the price to get him now...but that threat doesn't seem to be working right now.