A guy like Hudler can be lured in with the chance of being the go-to guy who gets the best minutes, but for guys like Engellund, the icetime and role on the team is pretty much the same everywhere. There's just not really anything we could offer him besides lots of money.
I don't really see why someone equivalent would sign here for a more reasonable paycheck. I'm guessing Trelivings options were
a) overpay
b) don't get anyone
c) get crap like SOB, who can't actually play enough minutes to make a difference as a physical presence.
Right now, I hate overpaying less than I hate getting a crappy player or not getting anyone. So while I'm hardly in extacy over this signing, I'm okay with it. This is just how it is right now.
Welcome to rebuild country.
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