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Old 08-17-2016, 10:42 AM   #285
Phaneufenstein
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I remember when Burke was asked about the Kessel trade he said he had no problems overpaying in order to get the player(s) he wanted. It seems that same philosophy doesn't apply when it comes to signing RFAs.
I believe he was referring to the price you pay in terms of players/picks going the other way in a trade not actual dollars.

Personally, I don't really worry about the contracts at this stage.

If they are not signed by training camp that's when it'll be a bit concerning.
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