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Originally Posted by Heavy Jack
Honestly too, I think if the flames offered money a little sooner to Mangi, Hanifin and Lindy they all likely stay. It’s a good thing the flames got cold feet when they did, it’s pushed us fully into a rebuild while embracing the young talent that we had drafted while we had the core and it’s pretty incredible to see how many players have graduated, how the flames are playing and also how the wranglers are playing. With a new building on route I think the notion of players not wanting to play here is going to quietly subside, especially with Conroy consistently mentioning how he wants players that want to be here first and foremost. It’s a great time to be a flames fan and if you had told me that 2 years ago at the end of Huby’s first season with the Flames I wouldn’t have believed it for a second lol.
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From all accounts real negotiations started when they all returned in September. THey used the summer for everyone to cool after that toxic season.
I don't think Mangiapane was in the plans, or a priority. THey did agree to a deal with Hanifin people keep forgetting that he walked away twice. It was imminent for a few days in November.
I think Lindholm wasn't going to budge from his ask so they didn't bother to engage in a proper dialogue. Conory made a comment he knew in October that he was going to trade Lindholm.