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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I have said it before but I will say it again. I can't believe the Flames actually want to give Russell a big raise (that's what it will take to sign him) and retain him long term. This is madness. I feel the Flames have already got the absolute best this player has to offer and while he has some nice qualities, defensive zone coverage has never had and will never be one of them. I would love this guy as a 3rd pairing guy at a $3 million salary but at $4+ million long term I would run far, far away.
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I hope that they're just leaking that stuff to drive up trade value, to make it seem that they aren't desperate to get rid of him.