Speculation: Elias Lindholm rejected a 8 year, 72M dollar deal from Calgary (9.0M per)

[SeanMoneyHands]

Flames Should Be Very Thankful Lindholm Turned Down Extension - The Hockey Writers Calgary Flames Latest News, Analysis & More

The Calgary Flames should be thanking their lucky stars that Elias Lindholm chose to turn down their extension offer in October.

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I don't think he's worth that kind of money anyways.

"Major Financial Mistake From Lindholm

While it worked out great for the Flames, Lindholm and his agent have to be kicking themselves for not signing the deal they were offered during training camp. Unless the Swedish centre can heat up quickly for the remainder of the season, he won’t receive any contract offers close to the $9 million salary he was offered by Conroy in October. Not only was it a greedy decision, but it was one that really proved he didn’t want to be in Calgary. As far as losing out on all that money goes, he has no one to blame but himself."

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[Kupo]

I remember that time I rejected a free Big Mac in 2004… Been regretting it ever since.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Flames Should Be Very Thankful Lindholm Turned Down Extension - The Hockey Writers Calgary Flames Latest News, Analysis & More

The Calgary Flames should be thanking their lucky stars that Elias Lindholm chose to turn down their extension offer in October.

thehockeywriters.com

I don't think he's worth that kind of money anyways.

To be fair, it could just mean hes ready to turn the page. But no doubt, if true, how does it not scare teams away given this and an acquisition cost?

 

[Advanced stats]

If I was him I'd rather a 7x7 from a top 10 team than to waste my career in Calgary

 

[Zirakzigil]

This was confirmed months ago. Its no longer news.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Left foot still incapacitated, calgary managed to avoid shooting themselves in the other foot, congrats.

 

[Mike Jones]

To be fair, it could just mean hes ready to turn the page. But no doubt, if true, how does it not scare teams away given this and an acquisition cost?

Thanks to his performance this year the market for him is probably a bit more reasonable. It may actually be easier to move him if Conroy remains realistic and doesn't try to aim too high. A low first and mid-range prospect should do it. Maybe even a second and a decent prospect.

 

[TheNumber4]

Holy shit. Does he have the same agent that Klingberg fired?

He should have taken that and ran.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Old news is old. Lindholm very clearly doesn't want to be in Calgary anymore and thank goodness for that. He'll be lucky to get 7.5M now in free agency with how he's played.

 

[Fatass]

Holy shit. Does he have the same agent that Klingberg fired?

He should have taken that and ran.

Klingnerg was what I thought of too. Both guys costing themselves 10’s of millions.

 

[Mike Jones]

Old news is old. Lindholm very clearly doesn't want to be in Calgary anymore and thank goodness for that. He'll be lucky to get 7.5M now in free agency with how he's played.

He's 29 already. Not old but who's going to give him a 7-8 year contract at this point?

 

[FissionFire]

I want no part of this guy in a trade if that’s the kind of money he’s expecting let someone else pay it.

 

[Mike Jones]

I want no part of this guy in a trade if that’s the kind of money he’s expecting let someone else pay it.

This season may be a wake up call for both parties and he may realize that he has to sign for less going forward.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

He must really want out. There's a bit of risk playing out his deal to UFA. An injury could make him really regret not signing for 72m

This could be him leaving 10+ million on the table at minimum I'd say.

 

[Flan the incredible]

He probably just doesn't want to be there. If he signs for 7 mill and is happy is that worth more then being miserable making 9 mill?

 

[ffh]

He's 29 already. Not old but who's going to give him a 7-8 year contract at this point?

Everybody

 

[jackjohnson]

Elias mad a mistake

 

[lionsDen]

Old news is old. Lindholm very clearly doesn't want to be in Calgary anymore and thank goodness for that. He'll be lucky to get 7.5M now in free agency with how he's played.

Most teams will regard that as checked out. It’ll be a non factor

 

[Mrfenn92]

Lots of money to turn down but it’s his own prerogative.

 

[McOilers97]

He probably just doesn't want to be there. If he signs for 7 mill and is happy is that worth more then being miserable making 9 mill?

I agree with this. Turning down the offer doesn’t necessarily mean he’s greedy, it might just mean that he doesn’t want to be there at all beyond this season. I bet Huberdeau would be ok making a bit less money if he had a do-over, with a different team.

Lindholm probably still gets like $6m x 6 from someone this summer.

 

[SI90]

If this is true, he’s out of his f***ing mind.

 

[Just Linda]

Holy shit. Does he have the same agent that Klingberg fired?

He should have taken that and ran. But then again… it’s the Flames. So I can kinda see where he’s coming from.

.... According to Puckpedia, yes.

They were both represented at one point by Peter Wallen. Klingberg fired him after all that went down, I believe Lindholm fired him during the summer.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

If I was him I'd rather a 7x7 from a top 10 team than to waste my career in Calgary

Idk that’s 23M difference and no guarantee you get a cup on any team in the league

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Nice, the ol' "Klinger burger special". Lets see if it works out for him, Cotton.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

He's 29 already. Not old but who's going to give him a 7-8 year contract at this point?

A team that's looking to contend over the next 5 years and would be interested in a top 6 center. Boston, Colorado, Minnesota, and Winnipeg are the ones that cone to mind instantly.