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Originally Posted by gvitaly
Downside:
*Cervenka is 27 years old(so yes not 19), which means that by the time the Flames will be competitive he will be around 30+.
*A long contract is too risky, which means you will sign him to two years at the most. As a result, by the time he outperforms the contract you either have to give him a substantial raise or let him walk.
*We need to improve team defense, and we already have too many small one dimensional offensive players on the roster.
*Cervenka was a healthy scratch on many nights. I don't think the coach is interested in what he brings.
*Cervenka will most likely have to occupy a top 9 spot, which could be given to a (younger) prospect.
Bottom line:
I think Cervenka is a good player, and hopefully he improves... I just don't think there is a spot on the Flames for him next season.
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Downside? That would be a great outcome.
And if he was going to require a big raise that you didn't want to give him, you trade him for another asset.