[Rumour] Kylington to test free agency

[tony-soprano]

just got to let him go

[FlamesAddiction]

It's possible that a change of scenery my be beneficial for his mental health. Maybe he just needs to turn the page and wants to start with a clean slate somewhere with more anonymity.

I don't know, I just don't think we should take it personally.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Even more reason not to overpay

How do we know he asked for a higher number?
for all we know, he didn't and hasn't signed because he still isn't sure if or where he wants to play. Maybe he isn't the villain everyone is assuming.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.

I think we’ve seen his ceiling. I’m ok with moving on.

We’ve seen every UFA’s ceiling. It’s a dangerous game. A win is considered getting your money’s worth.

[Monahammer]

I thought he looked pretty mediocre or even bad this season. I'm ok with moving on too. I don't think anyone will give him more of a chance than we did/would have.

[Pekkerhead]

Originally Posted by dino7c

So give him whatever he wants? Conroy made him a fair offer (his words) he didnt take it. Even just renewing his previous contract would have been more than fair.

The days of players running the team are over, ask Lindholm...how about that 9x8 he wanted.

Fair enough. I’m just saying it sucks because he was fun to watch and was pretty good.

[memphusk]

Cutthroat Conroy

[ComixZone]

Conroy just said on the 960 that the door is not fully closed.

[USflamesfan]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

How do we know he asked for a higher number?
for all we know, he didn't and hasn't signed because he still isn't sure if or where he wants to play. Maybe he isn't the villain everyone is assuming.

I remember they said at one point it wasn't definite that he wanted to play hockey anymore and thus signing him to anything more is a huge risk

[dino7c]

We shouldnt take it personally but I think the Flames made a fair offer and he got bad advice.

Bean is a former first and played 82 games last year was begging to play here. We need players that want to be on the Flames not players who are willing to stay if we overpay.

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Originally Posted by butterfly

We’ve seen every UFA’s ceiling. It’s a dangerous game. A win is considered getting your money’s worth.

I think he’s a little different given the strong year he had beside Tanev and then the uncertainty the last two seasons. There is more unknown there than your typical mid to late 20s ufa

But your point is generally taken.

[1_Flames_Fan]

Dissapointed but I don't blame the Flames at all for being cautious. I think the Flames and their fans treated him very well throughout everything but he has earned the right to make his own decision. Will be interested to see where he ends up and what the contract is though.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

How do we know he asked for a higher number?
for all we know, he didn't and hasn't signed because he still isn't sure if or where he wants to play. Maybe he isn't the villain everyone is assuming.

Craig said they offered him what they thought was fair and he wanted something else. He said he wanted to test the market. This is all public knowledge.

I never said villian I said bad advice. Playing a quarter of your previous contract is obviously a factor.

[Rhett44]

He may just want a fresh start. It's all good.

No hard feelings from me.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Craig said they offered him what they thought was fair and he wanted something else. He said he wanted to test the market. This is all public knowledge.

I never said villian I said bad advice. Playing a quarter of your previous contract is obviously a factor.

I heard the interview too. All I'm saying is there's a possibility that "something else" means something other than money. That is perfectly fine and reasonable in my books. Perhaps he isn't sure that this is the best place for him to be.

[stemit14]

Too bad. Really wanted to see him stay with the flames and it seemed like he wanted to.

[monkeyman]

You have to think any contract offers he gets will come with a low base salary and a games played bonus structure.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

I heard the interview too. All I'm saying is there's a possibility that "something else" means something other than money. That is perfectly fine and reasonable in my books. Perhaps he isn't sure that this is the best place for him to be.

Well a month ago he said "they know where my loyalty lies" and over the last couple days its been reported that he wants 2 years and a slight raise.

If true he got bad advice

[taxbuster]

Doesn't seem a return is likely (or at least imminent).

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807878718771417090

[Flamesfan05]

Maybe he can go to Columbus with Johnny and Monahan

According to capfriendly they only have 4 dmen right now. Weird