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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Trading for Hamilton doesn't make Giordano expendable... It makes Wideman expendable. Even if Giordano is our #3 by the time we are really contending, what's the harm in him getting paid a little more than Brodie and Hamilton? Besides, Gio makes whatever defenseman partnered with him significantly better. And lastly, he's our freakin' captain and has been our best player when you look past his unfortunate injuries.
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"What's the harm?"
I just explained what the harm is. If you are paying guys to play below their salary level it severely hampers the ability to fill out the rest of your roster.
Having overpaid players negates any value you get from underpaid players, it removes your competitive advantage.