He's just not the type of player to lock up long-term, especially in the situation the Flames are in.
- His trade value will never be higher
- He's having a very underwhelming season after a hot start
- He's not outstanding offensively
- He's not outstanding defensively
- He's not an outstanding skater
- Really the only thing outstanding about him is his competitiveness & representing Calgary (both awesome traits obviously, but should be way at the bottom of qualities when it comes to such a contract)
- You're likely looking at locking him up till his age 36-37 season and an AAV of a #1 or #2 D-man, something that just reeks of disaster
Amazing competitor, amazing Calgarian, but not worth the risk, especially when you can get such quality assets in such a vital part of the Flames retool/rebuild
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