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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Makes me want the Flames to grab Niskanen from them, and give him more than double the money he is getting right now, around 5mish.
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I think he'd cost more then that. I mean 5ish is probably a fair number... but he's just entering his prime and you're trying to lure him to a bottom-dwelling, western conference, rebuilding team. You're gonna need to offer more then just a fair number. I imagine 6x6 is a more realistic number.
That said I'd still do it. I'm generally not in favor of taking on any longterm UFA contracts right now but blueliners are an organizational weakness for us (just Gio and Brodie as legit no-question top 4 guys in the NHL and no bluechippers currently in the pipeline) so I wouldn't have any issue with investing a long-term contract on the backend for a guy like Niskanen. I think he'll age well and could contribute well into the Flames next period of contention.