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Originally Posted by Table 5
I really doubt he's re-signing here, but I'd love to have him back. I think last showed just how much of a leader the guy is and how good of a role model he is with the young kids. Every time a prospect or young guy gets interviewed, they bring up his name. He even had an impact on Gaudreau and he only played one game.
I doubt it's about money for Cammy, but I'd be willing to overpay for that kind of leadership.
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Yeah - when asked about who he played with against Vancouver during his interviews, Gaudreau said he "played with lots of good players," but could only mention Cammalleri's name among them. I like the fact that he is a recognizable player around the league - I feel it makes our prospects more excited and feel better about playing here.
With that said, for most of last season before the trade deadline Cammalleri seemed to disappear - constantly throwing the puck blindly towards the middle of the ice, looking like he forgot how to shoot the puck, and being ineffective overall. I'm sure the pressure surrounding the trade deadline didn't help his play though.
I'd like to see him come back as well (I doubt he does though), but I don't know if I would overpay to re-sign him.