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Originally Posted by T-Dog
I understand the reasoning for signing a RH defenseman to a higher dollar contract in exchange for a shorter term, this was a July 1 signing, we have lots of cap room, etc. One of my concerns though is that we have a depth defenseman making $3 million per/yr and Giordano, our captain, making $4 million. Hopefully that doesn't mess with the dynamic of the players or issues with team chemistry.
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I don't see that as being any kind of a problem, personally.
Players understand the dynamics of free agency and that, at some point, it will be their turn.
Giordano in particular is a consummate pro - he gets it and won't be upset at someone else getting paid.
What is going to matter to Gio is how much HE gets paid next year (I am guessing $6m per, depending on how this season goes of course) and that will not be impacted one way or the other by how much Engelland got.