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Originally Posted by N-E-B
Tough loss but a few comments:
-Glencross: 30 GM's would LOVE to have a guy like him on their team, especially with his contract. Thank God some of you aren't running this team. I get the argument that he takes bad penalties at times, but he's a valuable player and a lot of fans treat him like absolute garbage. Is he perfect? No, but he's nowhere near as bad as some people think he is.
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I like Curtis Glencross, but do not want him on this team making north of 5 million dollars next year. He will probably get a David Clarkson style contract from someone when he hits UFA, and he's already indicated that he won't be taking a discount.
He is a quality 2nd/3rd line winger, and would be a very useful player if the Flames were in a contender mode. However, despite the proximity to the playoffs, we are still rebuilding.
The unfortunate thing with having as many good up and coming forwards is that there will be players that will have to move on, and that includes some of the younger guys themselves. With having 11 forwards that are already penciled in to the team next year (Hudler, Jones, Stajan, Raymond, Gaudreau, Monahan, Backlund, Colborne, Bollig, Jooris, and Bouma) we need a spot or two for guys like Poirier and Bennett who will likely be in the NHL next year.
So if you have no room and not a lot of financial incentive to keep him beyond this season, why are you holding on to him? Our playoff chances won't be impacted significantly by the loss of Glencross like they would be by dealing Hudler. Plus Bennett/Poirier would be replacing him after he would be dealt, which is good because they are good, and would be getting experience in the NHL. On top, you're likely going to get another couple of good pieces for the team moving forward either in terms of picks or prospects. Just like a rebuilding team should.
It will not be a good day when he is no longer playing for Calgary in the eyes of many, but for the long term, there is only one way that this should turn out.