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Originally Posted by 442scotty
Ferland is the exact type of player you avoid paying $2M+ - he doesn't generate much offense on his own - he can finish when his linemates set the table and he hits.
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What???? Seriously? Do you ever pay attention to his play?[/QUOTE]
I think that's what many said about Bouma some years back.
Now Ferland generated plenty of goals in JR, but so did many others who have trouble scoring in the NHL.
I'm not saying that Ferland will fall into that boat, but he's likely a complimentary player, not a core player.
You keep them as long as they are cheap.
This is an important year for him if he's going to be a Flames long term.
Bennett has way more talent than him, and can likely drive a line.