At that time a long-term deal was not in the cards, It's really up to them if they want to start talking. |
His value is clear. People know what he can do for the team. |
I don't think Mike knows what he wants to do down there yet. |
I know we left some gross money on the table. I know, and so does Olli. But that's not the issue. |
It's all in the hands of the Panthers. Whatever they decide is what it's going to be. |
The process got under way today. How long it will take, who knows? I don't think it will be dragged out too long. There are no guarantees what will happen. It's not a completely predictable process, but both sides know approximately where the other is. |
The reality is that the better he does, the higher his price is. So you're constantly late. At some point, you have to make a leap of faith. |
They hold all the cards. We'll talk this week just to say hello. If there are no changes, there won't be any need to talk. |
This is going to be a slow process based on what's been happening to date. |
We probably won't have a choice. [Jokinen] wanted to get it done just to get it out of the way, but now that he knows things are [going] very, very slow, he's going to accept it and just focus on making the playoffs and making sure this season means something for the Panthers. |
You can bet on that. |