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Originally Posted by Fire
Yes, Bouma blocks a lot of shots that most players wouldn't and he has a lot of heart which makes him a fan favourite, but he's not an integral part of the team. If Treliving thought he was a must-have player he would probably be signed by now. I suspect a 1 or 2 year deal worth less than 1 million per season coming.
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I hear you, but...
I think the thing that might get him better, is the character factor. That seems to be a consistent thread with the three guys (Burke, Treliving & Hartley), and I think that's what get's him a bit more.
His basic hockey skills can be replaced. But there's no guarantee that the next guy is going to try like Bouma tries. That's worth something.