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Originally Posted by MacFlame
The thing is though, the Flames are below the cap...regardless. If paying those guys above less meant that they could sign a first line centre or another defence man..great. However, there's only so much room on the 23 man roster. Signing the guys you mentioned above leaves less room on the roster anyway and I'm not so sure that they'd attract the high end UFAs.
The real problem isn't that the Flames "overpaid" those players. Its that they haven't drafted any high end talent in recent years that have made an impact to the roster yet.
...just my opinion.
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I agree but I still think that having guys on contracts that is equal to their performance makes more sense and makes them more attractive as trade bait to other teams at the same time. I think over paying is part of the equation of the Flames problem (not the sole reason). Having overpaid players with nmc ties your hands for making moves. Personally I would look at moving Iggy at the deadline (maybe re-signing after the season) and go from there. I am not in the Blow the whole team up camp.