"From the outset of the negotiations, we stressed to Winnipeg management that we were looking for a 'free agent deal.' To us, that meant having a large component of the contract in signing bonus, and the contract also had to include a full no-move clause for the entire eight years... It was extremely important to KC that he would have full control over where he played for the rest of his career, with the goal of finishing his career in Winnipeg."
"Connor's agent revealed that there was some hesitation on the part of the Jets. "He understood that the Jets had never agreed to these provisions before, and "...there was a lot of back and forth on these issues, and to the Jets' credit, they eventually agreed to the $12 AAV, the signing-bonus structure, and the no-move clause.""
Kyle Connor sought a 'free agent deal' with a large portion of compensation as signing bonuses and a full eight-year no-move clause to retain control over his destination and aim to finish his career in Winnipeg. The Jets hesitated because they had not previously agreed to such provisions, but ultimately agreed to the $12 million AAV, the signing-bonus structure, and the full no-move clause after extensive back-and-forth. The Edmonton Oilers engaged in constant communication with Jack Roslovic for weeks and signed him to a one-year contract announced during their home opener. Details explaining Roslovic's decision to pivot and the status of other big-ticket pending UFAs are not included in the provided excerpt.
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