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FlameZilla · 06-09-2015, 06:02 AM

I just don't think he'd represent good value for the Flames, in terms of cost to acquire and cap hit.

BigT: I think people are saying that they'd consider him on the Flames if he was a bit cheaper, but as is he's too risky for them to acquire. He's inconsistent, rumoured to be lazy and tough to coach. With that in mind he could easily Gary Leeman us, and that term and cap hit would be crippling for the franchise. It represents less of a risk at $5-6 million AAV, but it's still a risk.

I agree with you that someone will pay over the odds to acquire him and will happily pay his cap hit. Nashville does seem like a good fit, for example, as they've been looking for a marquee scoring winger for years. Treliving should have enough sense to steer clear.

06-09-2015, 06:02 AM	#158
FlameZilla First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2005 Exp:	I just don't think he'd represent good value for the Flames, in terms of cost to acquire and cap hit. BigT: I think people are saying that they'd consider him on the Flames if he was a bit cheaper, but as is he's too risky for them to acquire. He's inconsistent, rumoured to be lazy and tough to coach. With that in mind he could easily Gary Leeman us, and that term and cap hit would be crippling for the franchise. It represents less of a risk at $5-6 million AAV, but it's still a risk. I agree with you that someone will pay over the odds to acquire him and will happily pay his cap hit. Nashville does seem like a good fit, for example, as they've been looking for a marquee scoring winger for years. Treliving should have enough sense to steer clear.