Pouliot and Orpik.
Engelland is a bit overpaid but 2.9 mil is not a huge deal, especially for only 3 years. This is not a deal the Flames are going to be choked about in a few years. They needed a depth defenceman who is a right shot and tough to play against. Checked every box, had lots of cap room. Would rather have seen him for 1.5ish but it is free agency day, the bad deals are the long ones where guys got term and high value.
2.9x3 is a pretty minor commitment in relative terms.
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