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Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto
I've been a Matt Martin fan for years. The problem here is that there isn't going to be a "reasonable price". There are enough teams interested that this will be a July 1st signing. How often on July 1st do you think to yourself, wow that's a reasonable price for that player?
This is a role player that everyone wants. Think Brandon Prust a few years ago. I don't want the Flames getting into a bidding war for a fourth liner. Find a 23 year old version of Matt Martin. Maybe they already have one in Hathaway.
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Exactly. This is going to sound cold, but by the time these guys reach UFA status, it's time to throw them away and move on. Use them up while they are young and then bring in the next contender; don't pay for the guy somebody else already used up. There is going to be no shortage of semi-talented guys willing to go through the proverbial wall for an NHL gig...