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Old 01-27-2015, 04:00 PM   #156
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Originally Posted by GioforPM View Post
Don't like it. Too much and too long. And then requires an emergency trade (probably retaining salary) or buyout to "make room" for unproven guys.

I don't like the Oiler comparisons in this thread, but one thing they do consistently is overvalue (and overpay) their assets, leading to disappointment when they back themselves into a corner and make a trade.
Treliving appears to like the max 3 year deals when dealing with UFAs (which I agree with). I don't think there is a point in offering a 1 year or 2 year deal to Glencross, because there is zero chance he would take it. Is $5 million a lot for Glencross? Yes, but UFAs are always going to cost more than their RFA comparables. I wouldn't even bother offering him a contract except that he's one of the few top-9 players on this team that can play in the tough areas.

I think you're undervaluing Raymond's value in the trade market. For a guy that can get 15 goals and 40 points I don't think his contract is terrible and would require the Flames to eat salary.
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