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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
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.
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I would question whether he is effective at either role judging by the quality of our power play. When I last looked he was the 30th highest paid d-man in the league. So not sure his salary is the going rate for second pairing d-men. Especially since he was signed 3 years ago.
IMO, smart (and winning) GM's by and large stay away from big ticket UFA signings. That is true in any cap league.