Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
The 10 mil spent is an oppourtunity cost. That could be spent on other things.
|
We still have 20 million to spend if we want. No lost opportunity there.
Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
Replacing our best scout that we lost for example
|
Scouting salaries do not count against the cap. So your argument there is nonsensical.
Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
He also might not be taking a young player out of the lineup this season, as no one is ready to make the jump, but he is signed for 3 years as is the rest of our D core. A young D man should be ready to step in within 3 years (I hope to god) and we have a logjam of highly paid defenseman signed long term. This adds to that log jam
|
Don't know if you've noticed but injuries are inevitable, especially on the blueline where guys block shots. Injuries will create opportunities for youngsters. If youngsters outpeform vets then Treliving can make a trade. No opportunity lost here. You want to surround your youngsters with vets and give them a bit of competition. No point handing a spot to a youngster who might not be ready and then suddenly having them playing top 4 when the inevitable injuries hit. That is how to ruin guys and their confidence.
Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
And I really dont think anyone is making this into an issue.
|
You have been as have several others. Why are you arguing so much about it if you don't think it's an issue?
Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
Simply that it is a huge overpayment and the benefits of the contract wont come close to outweighing the cost
|
What cost? As has been pointed out to you this really isn't preventing the Flames from doing anything. And who's to say we won't benefit from a right handed depth defenseman who actually plays physical on a team that was almost completely lacking in that aspect. The Flames are deep on averaged sized, mobile, puck moving types. We have been lacking a tough, punishing, physical presence ever since we dealt Regehr. Engelland fills a need and thus we should benefit from his presence.
Amazing how so many write him off completely without seeing him in action. Perhaps he's not as bad as you guys think? Perhaps you'll appreciate some hitting and physical play? I know I do.