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Old 03-08-2013, 11:01 AM   #36
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Again, why can't you do both?

In fact, building through the draft actually allows you to spend more money in free agency because a large part of your core would be signed to ELC's.

As for this contract, it's huge and outrageous. Getzlaf is good but not top-3 in the league good. Especially with the cap coming down in coming years. Crazy stuff.
You can, but on the UFA market, you usually have to overpay.

You supplement your core with UFA's, you don't start building around them.

Develop your team through the draft first, then supplement 1 or 2 pieces you are missing if you are close to winning.
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