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Originally Posted by darklord700
Having player locked up for couple years means nothing if the player isn't very good, just ask Edmonton fans about their goalier who has a long term contract.
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Having good players not under contract sucks just as much when they bolt.
It's also useless to trade for good players, have them do well, and then leave right away.
And before anyone starts lamenting how great cap space and flexibility is, I will point out that cap space is only useful if you can use it. How many goals is cap space scoring for the Islanders this season?
Back in the 1990s, the Flames were not a desirable location for free agents because the team was not a contender, and if the same thing happens now, the same thing will probably happen gain. Face it, we are not a city that can usually lure the best free-agents without also being a competetive franchise. If the Flames fail to make it past the 1st round (or even make the playoffs), I think we will all wish that Sutter traded Phaneuf for at least one really good player/prospect under contract for a few years than a bunch of "ok" players on short contracts.