If the goal is to complete a proper rebuild and compete sometime in the future, why would the Flames burn a year of his elc? Let the contract slide, let him get stronger, and only bring him up once his elc has to kick in. In a salary cap world, it’s extremely important to have players who outperform their contracts. Rushing him up will only decrease the number of years he will vastly outperform his contract. Having that contribution when we’re actually trying to win is the key.
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