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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
If the team expect to build a team only with those willing to sign team friendly contracts - that's going to be tough. Players have every right to maximize their earnings.
And I don't think it's about him having an unreasonable contract demand. It's about if what the Flames are willing to pay, and what he would sign to bypass his biggest chance at free agency, and most important free agency period.
If there is enough overlap between those two sides, you make a deal.
If there isn't you don't. But that doesn't mean that either side is being unreasonable.
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All true. But given where the Flames are in the rebuild cycle there is never going to be an overlap that makes sense. Just like it is unlikely we are going to be the last ones at the table for big UFA signings or trade acquisitions. A little self awareness by the team and they can be more proactive rather then letting the players dictate the direction we take.