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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yup, the turning point was Draisaitl, and then it was 'legitimized' by McDavid.
Prior to them everyone was trying to get contracts done in the $6M to $7.5M range. Then Draisaitl gets $8.5M and there was a whole paradigm shift.
The Flames are in fantastic shape now. Our entire top 6 this year (assuming $5m for Lindholm) will be: $30.1M. Yes, Tkachuk will bump it up next year, but it will still be great.
And our top 4 D this year will be $18-20M (depending on whether Hanifin signs a bridge or long-term)
Over the next year or two, Brouwer, Frolik and Stone ($16.3M) will be replaced by kids, and the cost of our goaltending probably goes down next year!
Every time I see someone sign for $8 to $10M, I smile.
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Quoted for truth.
It's up to the players and staff to execute now. Treliving has given himself the ability to augment the roster even further if he needs to but let's hope that we can enjoy some results over the next few seasons.