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CroFlames · 02-26-2016, 03:38 PM

I bet Russell is asking for $5m and in his mind that's a hometown discount. I think the Flames want to pay him $3.5m.

I would be OK with signing him long term at $3.5 to $4.0m. He's on the right side of 30, so if you give him a 4 year deal; hopefully one of the young d-prospects is ready to make a jump to top-4 as Russell's deal is expiring, and you trade Russell away.

Trading him now is premature in my mind. Wideman should be moved as a priority, and Smid & Engelland. Those guys are the real problem areas in terms of salary cap.

02-26-2016, 03:38 PM	#24
CroFlames Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2015 Exp:	I bet Russell is asking for $5m and in his mind that's a hometown discount. I think the Flames want to pay him $3.5m. I would be OK with signing him long term at $3.5 to $4.0m. He's on the right side of 30, so if you give him a 4 year deal; hopefully one of the young d-prospects is ready to make a jump to top-4 as Russell's deal is expiring, and you trade Russell away. Trading him now is premature in my mind. Wideman should be moved as a priority, and Smid & Engelland. Those guys are the real problem areas in terms of salary cap.