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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
The flames were not up against the cap. It’s usual bull#### from that hater. Never seen someone hate the country and city they live in like this guy.
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It's funny how that just gets ignored. Turek renegotiated his contract, which was allowed at the time, to lower his AAV but extend the term. I think he saw the writing on the wall that it wasn't in his best interest to become a free agent sooner. The cap wasn't an issue at the time. In the end it was a moot point because after the lockout he decided he didn't want to return to the NHL. It may have helped the owner's pocket book, but it didn't help the team get out of any cap trouble.