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Originally Posted by New Era
This is such stupid thinking, and I mean the height of stupidity. Why would you sign an inferior player so you can deal away a better player? Cammalleri went on a run when it didn't matter. Where was he when the games mattered? How was he at the start of the season again? How was he when the youngsters were coming in and trying to find their way?
The idea is to keep players around who will help the younger players get better. Hudler is continually identified by the young guys as being a leader and helping them feel welcome to the bigs. Those guys you keep as they will help the rebuild progress quicker. Positive role models like Hudler are hard to find.
Keep Hudler, let Cammalleri take his disappearing act elsewhere, and watch the rebuild progress!
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I agree... It just scares me to put too much pressure on the young guys too fast and for our rebuild to become like the Oilers... If keeping Cammy is the safe move, and it provides the cap to hit the floor, then I don't see a huge issue with it. As long as his contract isn't more than 2 years.
But as you said, I don't think Cammy had a huge impact on the flames this year when it mattered or on the young guys, so if he walks and we pick up another vet who can lead the young guys, I am all for it.