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Originally Posted by edslunch
No doubt there are better 4/5 D in the league, the question is where are the Flames going to find them? I don't see anyone on the farm ready to step into those roles and if they go UFA they are likely to pay more for no better. The Flames still have a couple of years to wait for the Andersons and Kylingtons to be ready. I can see the Flames getting rid of one of Russel or Wideman for cap reasons but don't be surprised if that makes the D worse next year.
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The Flames are still rebuilding. So you develop them or trade for young guys who will be there at the right time, at the right price. You don't overpay a guy because he's here right now.
And has been said, there are cheaper UFAs who I think can do Russell's job.