I have liked Kylington since we drafted him, smooth skating and that season with Tanev was so promising.
His struggles over the last two seasons were so relatable, so I hoped even harder for him to finally have some more success in the ice.
But in pro sports, the most important ability is avail ability. And after playing 33/164 games over the last 2 seasons, a raise with term seemed to me as an unreasonable ask.
1 year @ 1 to 1.5 million would have been fair based on his last 2 years of availability. A 1 year contract at his previous AAV would have been generous.
I wish Oliver all the luck in the world wherever he lands. But when he didn't sign before July 1, he forced the Flames to move on, and they did just that by signing Bean.
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