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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
We will have to agree to disagree on whether the Flames have gotten good value for Wideman. When Gio went down last year, Wideman earned his contract. But IMO he has not done so consistently over the 3.5 years of the deal thus far, even though he has put up points.
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How much do you think guys who have the capability of scoring 10+ goals and 50 points go for in the UFA market? 5+ million. That's the going rate, take it or leave it. Obviously some of you wouldn't take it, that much is clear. But to call him overpaid? He's paid market value. I know some of you don't like that power play specialist 2nd pairing d-men make that much as UFAs but that's the reality of the NHL.
Yes, he's declined, that was to be expected. His deal was market value for UFAs.