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FlamesAddiction · 02-16-2015, 10:11 AM

I think I'm out of touch with this one. It just seems like it is all too common these days to see these types of defensemen sign big deals like this only to drop off after a couple of seasons. I think it's a case of his current team making him whole after playing for a few seasons on what turned out to be a discount given his role.

I just don't think he would have received this much on a 5-year term if he went UFA. $4.9 million per year over 2 or 3 years, sure.. For a 5 year deal, I would have expected a slightly lower yearly rate. It's not terrible, but not what I would call a great deal either.

Although every year when July 1st comes around, some pretty surprising things usually happen.

Edit: Sorry, I just saw it was 4 years. I don't know why I thought 5... makes it better.

02-16-2015, 10:11 AM	#8
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I think I'm out of touch with this one. It just seems like it is all too common these days to see these types of defensemen sign big deals like this only to drop off after a couple of seasons. I think it's a case of his current team making him whole after playing for a few seasons on what turned out to be a discount given his role. I just don't think he would have received this much on a 5-year term if he went UFA. $4.9 million per year over 2 or 3 years, sure.. For a 5 year deal, I would have expected a slightly lower yearly rate. It's not terrible, but not what I would call a great deal either. Although every year when July 1st comes around, some pretty surprising things usually happen. Edit: Sorry, I just saw it was 4 years. I don't know why I thought 5... makes it better. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 02-16-2015 at 10:15 AM.