Neither is getting 10M

I might be mistaken but aremt you the guy that keeps saying it will take 8 figures for a team to sign gaudreau? Now i understand that usually players re-signing will get a little less but you say he wont get 10 as if its completely out of the question.

Yes, on a 7 year deal. Not on an 8 year deal there is a big difference

True, forgot about that

The Flames have no leverage with Gaudreau. They used their leverage when he was an RFA, that resulted in him signing for 6 years instead of 8. It was rumoured that 8x8 was the mask on a max term deal. Gaudreau would be the best forward to hit free agency since Panarin, he signed for 81.5 million on a 7yr deal. Gaudreau can make a case for that kind of money.

The Flames don't really have any leverage with Tkachuk either. Everyone knows he's only a year away from UFA if he signs the qualifying offer. It's never easy negotiating with that family, so a massive deal like 10x8 may be the only way to keep him in Calgary.

I was arguing for these being decent contracts

Oh I know. Just a little justification lol

Only critique would be the Kylington contract. He's a UFA after next season so I would think he gets either a 1 year deal or 4+ year deal.

Cant argue that the Flames may have to offer $10M, although I think they will both get $9M

Both will sign for AT LEAST 9. Not sure why people are surprised by that