groovejuice
Without deviation progress is not possible
It always happens. However, we get the impression through what Bergevin himself said, and what sources were saying, that Radulov wanted an absurd contract at first and wasn't even willing to budge. Bergevin could have put in his "take it or leave it" offer to Radulov before the deadline.
Sure. But when does a "take it or leave it" offer work with a UFA? It's not a negotiation at that point. It's a statement of total disinterest.