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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman
My argument is pretty straightforward. He's an average 5-6 guy.
Average 5-6 guys get paid decent salaries as they approach unrestricted free agency. I don't think he's particularly difficult to replace, however, when doing so on the UFA market, it does take some salary commitment.
Other teams acquire such players through different avenues (internal development, draft pick trades). The Flames paid little through player acquisition but did have to commit some money. When your internal player development stinks, then it is costly (money wise) to acquire NHL calibre players, even bottom pairing ones.
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That must be your own completely unfounded opinion, because there is zero evidence to suggest 3.5 million is market value for an average bottom pairing defenceman.
It's alright to admit you were wrong. As I said before, it's just blatantly ignorant to suggest an average third pairing defenceman is worth 3.5 million. In fact, I'd be delighted if you could find any other "average" third pairing defenceman who makes more than 3 million.
I'll save you the trouble: you won't.