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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Because he's had an off-year?
His sample size of good play here has been small. In Arizona, he was paid as much as he was since he was operating in a top-pairing role. Here, he's the #4 guy.
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Yeah, he's had an off year but he's bounced back in Calgary to re-establish himself in a top four role. 27 years old, UFA, top four blueliners.. he's not going to take a pay cut.
As for Engelland coming back, that's fantastic. It was a great signing by Treliving and the rare type to an older player you wish had an extra year on it. Still have to be careful as you don't want to go longer then one-two years on the next deal.