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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I could see maybe three, but I agree with you - why would the Flames want to gamble on 8 years paying a fair bit above what the present production is? And why would Sam want to go 8 years if he thinks he's going to pop and be able to make, say $5-6M in the future?
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Another ho-hum statistical season, without a real carved out role on the PP or Pk and he's likely getting close to the show me deal category which would be at or around what he's making now. Put yourself in that situation and you can see why it could possibly be attractive to him to have the security of a long term deal.
Maybe the Flames don't go that route. It is risky for sure. But it could pay off big time if he does hit his ceiling. I think both must realize by now the ceiling is certainly not as high as it once was and could easily come to terms on a longer term deal.