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Mavi Diary - Day 23.

Dear Diary. Well, Stan did it now. He got the serfs talking. I don’t know what that means but Leon calls our fans this all the time so I think it means something good.

I read that GM Stan has stated he's "very encouraged" by early extension talks with my agent, Judd. Judd told Stan that it’s max money. Stan started to argue with Judd, but Judd said “are you seriously trying to reduce Connor “best player forever and ever to infinity times 100” salary from max”? I love when my agent says that about me. Leon says “wee chubby time” and he’s right; I was feeling it!

Stan keeps talking about respect for my timelines. Actually, I’m just waiting to see how Stan makes oilers a contender year after year. I said I would sign no problem if Stan did that. I’m not signed so I guess that’s explanation enough! Stan almost got me with the lifetime contract for Trent Frederic…but my posse told me to pass. Whew! Dodged that and now Stan has to do more.

There are a few retired players that Stan should call. Actually, there are more retired players than active players so Stan should be able to surprise me. Why doesn’t he just go down Yonge street to the hockey hall of fame and write some names down and give them a call?

Stan also said that I was focused on winning and damn girl but he got it right there. I want Stan to give me a list of awards that I need to win and then I will need an explanation on how I get there. Can I win a Pulitzer if I get Terry Jones or Matheson or Spector to write a column and say it was me? If I stop some players from fighting and instead invite them over for a hot tub, can I get the Nobel peace prize? That’s the things I want.

Guess what though diary? It’s August 1 and I’m only 11 more months to be an oiler.

TTYL diary!