I'm at my max budget for next season, and have 2 free agents who I'd like to keep next year. I can't extend them now because of my budget, but I have most everyone else returning and an 82m payroll now that I can comfortably increase to sign these 2 guys next season.

They are both 'willing to stay, just make an offer' ... Will they be more likely to have the same response in preseason FA next season, or are these unrelated?

It could definitely change after rollover.

Players good enough to garner Type A or B compensation are very likely to opt for free agency no matter what if they go unsigned into the offseason.

Overeasy has the way of it...

Thanks all, will just have to see and plan for both options.

Posted by hooner65 on 1/2/2013 2:13:00 PM (view original):
I'm at my max budget for next season, and have 2 free agents who I'd like to keep next year. I can't extend them now because of my budget, but I have most everyone else returning and an 82m payroll now that I can comfortably increase to sign these 2 guys next season.

They are both 'willing to stay, just make an offer' ... Will they be more likely to have the same response in preseason FA next season, or are these unrelated?

What do you mean, "I can't extend them now because of my budget"?

Extensions don't cost you money this season. Starts next season.