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Originally Posted by Bingo
Not sure I agree.
I think they were happy to talk contract with all of the players, as you suggest.
But part of the reason deals didn't get done is because they set parameters for said contracts and then didn't budge.
Toffoli term.
Tanev term.
Zadorov lack of interest?
It wasn't a "please sign here at any cost" proposition leaving them jilted at every turn.
The only overpay that looked to be happening was Lindholm from what I could put together.
Wanting Tanev back but not budging on say two years max isn't being jilted. It's making an asset decision.
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I think any offers to extend these players is a troubling sign though. It demonstrates a willingness to be a middle of the road team, or a lack of self awareness of what they were.