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Originally Posted by Tinordi
I'm just making the point that many seem to not really understand what the marketplace for unrestricted players will bare. Every year most UFAs are deemed to be
"overpaid" or are said to have too long of deals. And then it happens again next year. Will those players be "worth" their deals? Well you have to compare UFAs to other UFAs. Apples to apples. You can't compare Wideman's deal to Brodie's. Most fans are entirely capable of comparing players on the ice, but with their pay they lose the context.
You want a defenceman that can pay top 4 minutes relatively reliably over 82 games and you don't have to give up any player assets for him? Prepare to pay up.
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No, I think that is the point. Understanding that the marketplace for UFAs tends to overpay those players does not mean they aren't overpaid.
You are very much right with your comment - which I noted - but in many cases, so is the other side.