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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Ovie has been in the league for 11 years and hasn't gotten past round 2. The Flames are a team that had 3 of their 4 highest paid players 23 or younger. Yes Ovie helps the Flames but also screws with our cap structure.
I have not said I am against a deal for him and you can take a risk but the risk you are suggesting is questionable.
As mentioned adding Ovie could very well cost the Flames multiple current core pieces. Does adding Ovie mean the Flames are all in right away? Would it then make more sense to keep Backlund this year to go for it and likely lose him for nothing next summer?
I understand why people are excited based off that article (even though it is pure speculation). I agree it is a risk and risks sometimes need to be taken. I am just not sure this would be the right risk? The window opens and closes faster with this deal
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It more likely prevents us from spending big money on bad UFA contracts or 3rd/4th liners. Calgary spent over 15M on Wideman, Stajan, Brouwer, and Bouma this season. We are also just assuming all these core players are gonna be really good...jury is certainly still out on a few players