[News] Dreger: Still sizable gap between Bennett and Flames

[Love]

Dreger lol

But even if, it wouldn't be the worst thing for his development to go and dominate and build confidence out in Europe

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

Seems like his agent is getting desperate and trying a Hail Mary to get the fans riled up to put pressure on the club to cave. No doubt that Bennett has to be looking at some recent RFA contracts and want a piece, but come on man... put up some numbers first.

As a side note: heard from what I consider a reliable source that Bennett's agent is after Frolik/Brodie money.

Has this ever worked? Has an organization ever caved to fan pressure regarding a Player's Contract?

[Racki]

Treliving is actually doing the rest of the league a favour. The idiots up north have done such a great job of driving prices up on players coming off their ELC's you need some of the other GM's in the league to try and maintain some sense of order.

[Gaudfather]

Bennett is just letting his agent do his thing right now - there is nothing negative here on Bennett in this situation.

Clearly the agent is trying to turn up the heat on Treliving as he wants to get a deal done before camp opens, so he is letting comments like "Europe a possibility" leak to people like Dreger. However the heat will quickly turn back on the agent, as you can bet Sam has no intention of not starting the season in a Flames jersey!
In the end there will be far more pressure on Sam's agent than on Tre.

[Lanny_McDonald]

What are the Flames options for sending Bennett to the minors post signature on a contract? Would Bennett have to clear waivers?

[calgaryblood]

Not over reacting but the Flames will not miss the Bennett of last season. Who knows, maybe a few months over seas is exactly what he needs.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by New Era

What are the Flames options for sending Bennett to the minors post signature on a contract? Would Bennett have to clear waivers?

Absolutely he would have to clear waivers. He has played over 150 games in the league.

[pseudoreality]

Originally Posted by New Era

What are the Flames options for sending Bennett to the minors post signature on a contract? Would Bennett have to clear waivers?

Yes, and I doubt he would sign a 2-way contract. So you would be paying him NHL dollars to play in the minors. Why do you ask?

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by New Era

What are the Flames options for sending Bennett to the minors post signature on a contract? Would Bennett have to clear waivers?

Assuming playoff games don't count, Bennett loses his waiver exemption after playing just one more game. Played 159, and given his age and when he signed, the cut-off is 160. Basically, he can't be demoted as we'd 100% lose him.

[Samiz]

I'm hoping they can agree on something before camp so Bennett doesn't miss camp like Gaudreau did on his contract year. Seemed to really slow him down at the beginning of the season

[manwiches]

Business 101, from both parties...

Flames - Get the asset at the lowest price possible
Bennett - Get the highest value contract as possible

This has nothing to do with personal feelings or thoughts. Both sides will make a case, both sides will have points they agree and refute against, and both sides have an idea of what it's worth...

At the end of the day, it's a business.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by pseudoreality

Yes, and I doubt he would sign a 2-way contract. So you would be paying him NHL dollars to play in the minors. Why do you ask?

I'm curious as to the options the team would have if he signs late and misses a large chunk, or all of training camp. If he doesn't sign before camp it would probably be best served if had some time on the farm to get his #### together and build some confidence before jumping back into the NHL game.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by New Era

What are the Flames options for sending Bennett to the minors post signature on a contract? Would Bennett have to clear waivers?

Why would this even matter? You want to be petty and punish him or something?

If Bennett wants to hand Jankowski his spot I'm not sure thats the wisest move as I think Janko would run with it. If Bennett really wants to stay at centre he'd better be signed before camp.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by TheFlamesVan

I wouldn't describe the 21 year olds sophomore season as a "poor" season.

I also think this is a bunch of nothing.

I would describe it as poor.

And yes, this is a bunch of nothing.

[calgaryblood]

I wonder what the difference in the gap is. If I had to guess I'd say the Flames are offering $2.25 max and Bennett wants close to $3.5-$4 million.

I really don't think Treliving budges. Everyone can say not to over react but if this situation was happening in Edmonton we'd be giddy at the situation.

This isn't just posturing from the agent, this is a significant gap that needs to be closed. Whatever the gap is, im sure Treliving is in the right as Bennett has done nothing in the league to have the ball in his court. Frankly he doesn't deserve more than Ferland.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

...Flames have a dearth of players hungry to make the roster and the less permanent guys around, the better for them.

I don't believe that this word means what you think it means.

[Weitz]

Any chance there is only a 4 year or longer contract on the table? Similar to how Pastarnak has a 6 or 7 year $6 million per contract on the table.

That could cause a sizable gap between the 2 parties.

[Poe969]

Whatever his next contract is he'd better live up to it or exceed expectations because if he doesn't, it could really set his career back.

Let's just hope he signs a great contract and plays amazingly for the Flames for a long long time.

[I_H8_Crawford]

Any chance the gap is more over term instead of $$$?

If I'm Bennett, I want a 1 year prove-it deal so I can tear it up and make (hopefully) Draisaitl money next year.

If I'm the Flames, I want a long term medium money contract to get great value.

[transplant99]

Yeah its clear that there has been some sort of stare down going on throughout this thing.

I highly doubt he goes over seas though, that threat rings hollow when he could get injured playing elsewhere and kiss his earning potential goodbye.

His agent, as i have stated, looks like a guy who has opened a relatively new agency and Sam is his biggest name client by a fair margin. I do wonder if the agent isnt trying to make a name for himself on the back of Bennett...which is horrible to think about but hardly anything new in the agent/client business in any industry.

Bad advice could not only derail Bennetts season, but could have reprecussions throughout his short term career and possibly longer.

Sam has little to no leverage in this negotiation and it appears that he is not aware of that. Staring down Treliving will rarely work out in your favor.