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Originally Posted by IgiTang
Or maybe he's expecting or demanding the Leafs and Nucks to overpay if they want his services.
If I was going to consider playing for those 2 teams, knowing you're never going to win with them, you may as well get paid.
Russell isn't stupid and it's not like there are really any UFA dmen that are left that are better than him.
I can see him willing to take 3.5-4 mil on a team that has a legitimate shot.
But if it's the Leafs, Oilers or Canucks, I'm wanting 5x5 minimum.
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I dunno, he is a 29 year old guy who was on waivers and in danger of being buried in the AHL 3 years ago. He was traded for a 5th to a lower end team where he got enough ice time to carve out a nice resume. I wouldn't turn down $4.25M with decent term on a team where I'm very likely to get second pairing minutes. If the gamble pays off then good for him but if it blows up in his face this is probably the only chance he has to get paid in his career. Bird in the hand.
Also, I like Russell but I'd take Petry over him any day.