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wingmaker · 01-20-2014, 07:51 PM

Longer than I was hoping for. But, we have to remember, that this was a negotiation. Could very well have been the extra term that got the deal done.

Anyone saying that the Flames can just add vets in the off season is seriously in denial mode about the situation the Flames are in. Look at how hard it has been for Edmonton. Well, that's where we are now. The only way we could land a decent UFA is a huge overpayment, likely in dollar AND term. So in the end, I am ok with this. I like that even though the Flames are a bottom team, young players will still have to play their way into the lineup, not just get slotted in.

01-20-2014, 07:51 PM	#461
wingmaker Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the RR diner Exp:	Longer than I was hoping for. But, we have to remember, that this was a negotiation. Could very well have been the extra term that got the deal done. Anyone saying that the Flames can just add vets in the off season is seriously in denial mode about the situation the Flames are in. Look at how hard it has been for Edmonton. Well, that's where we are now. The only way we could land a decent UFA is a huge overpayment, likely in dollar AND term. So in the end, I am ok with this. I like that even though the Flames are a bottom team, young players will still have to play their way into the lineup, not just get slotted in. __________________ Harry, I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just... let it happen. Could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or... two cups of good, hot, black coffee.