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Originally Posted by codynw
Is it just me that thinks purposely overpaying for UFAs is stupid? Most UFA contracts in general are terrible, but there are people who think it's a good idea to overpay?
Ugh. Might as well give them all full a full NMC as well.
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No... but it's a good idea to get your guy for the term you want him for.
So Gaborik will be had for a discount by the Kings compared to what he would make elsewhere - but if a team thinks he the guy to make the difference for them, and they can fit him into the cap, you definitely consider the overpay.
Works the same everywhere else. The same welder is worth 70% more in Ft. Mac than he is in Calgary. You overpay because you have to, not because you want to.