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https://www.fanragsports.com/nhl/fri...agency-alzner/
Friedman examines unrestricted free agency for Alzner

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman had a radio hit on Calgary’s Sportsnet 960 on Friday morning, and was asked if Alzner would make sense for the Flames in a No. 4 role.

“I think he would, but the thing is are you going to pay him like he’s a No. 4 guy,” countered Friedman. “How many guys who are free agents – and if you look at the D this year, Alzner would be near the top of the list – how many of those guys get paid like they’re a No. 4 guy. That’s the thing.”

“We both read what the analytics say on Alzner, and they’re not positive,” noted Friedman. “That doesn’t necessarily mean to me that I think he’s a bad guy to pick up. I don’t believe that at all. I just think that if you’re talking about Alzner as your No. 4 guy, what are the chances that if you have to get him in unrestricted free agency that you’re getting him to be paid like he’s a No. 4 guy. It’s going to be a big number.

“I just think the number that Alzner is going to command – are you going to be able to get him at that number and have him be listed as your No. 4 guy. That’s my question.”


Thankfully, Alzner will likely price himself out of Calgary's budget. He isn't mobile enough anymore and resorts to punting too frequently.


Also some potential great news in the piece:
“I still think Russell is going to get paid,” said Friedman. “I think it’s going to work out for Russell, and it’s probably going to work out in Edmonton. I think the Oilers are looking at this like – depending on what numbers they have to sign Draisaitl and McDavid to – I believe there is a desire to re-sign him.