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Originally Posted by Rhett44
You make some valid points. I think there is a way to go about asking him to waive.
Honestly though, the guy is a competitor who wants to win. It really makes sense for both sides.
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The guy is a competitor for sure, but he has already won it all. He has his cup ring and he has his retirement contract. He moved his extended family to Calgary in order to have them nearby. I think it is safe to assume that his priority is family over a second cup ring.
What probably makes the most sense to him is staying in Calgary where he has set down roots and likely owns multiple properties for his family.
After seeing the success of the Zary-Kadri-Pospisil line, it makes me wonder if he would be able to replace Backlund as the rookie mentor. That would be a pretty sweet way for him to play out the last 4 years of his career.