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Originally Posted by Jacks
Because he takes up a roster spot maybe?
I'm done arguing with you anyway.
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Are the Flames close to the 50 contract limit?
Seems like he just replaces SOB in the roster and if not him likely needed to sign someone for the 6/7th defenseman.
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Originally Posted by gvitaly
The same reason SOB was bought out, even though he was only to be paid 2.2M this season. Bigger contracts lead to bigger expectations(both from the team and the player) which lead to bigger disappointments when a player doesn't deliver. The moment he starts being a healthy scratch, it will be very difficult to keep him as an overpaid 7th D, and its a slippery road to the minors and a buyout from there.
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SOB was bought out because of reported bad attitude and the team not wanting him around.
Englland by all reports is the opposite so even if not playing still a fine guy to have in PB to fill in for injuries.