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Originally Posted by TOfan
Well, if we are to bring money into question, what do you think Brodie will be worth on the open market in 2019/20 as a 29-30 year old? I would be hesitant to give him more than 5/year. He's a 4.5-5.5 second pairing D man soon to be entering the later stages of his prime. The Flames should be looking to deal him this summer.
He may be considered a deal on his current contract, but he's no Duncan Keith (contract or player). Kind of a shame because when he's at his best, he can control a game.
As for the Russell comparison, that's setting the bar awfully low. Just because the Oilers signed him to that head scratching deal shouldn't mean anyone here should be alluding to that as a good contract comparable.
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No but it shows how much value he brings to the team relative to his cap cost which I think is (and has been) a huge benefit over his contract. You were talking about the frustration he isn't playing "to the value he's capable of" and I pointed out I think that's a bit unfair considering he's already of tremendous value relative to his contract as it is. I wish we had him the way he looks at his best all the time, but as I mentioned, that claim can be made about a large number of NHL players.
I definitely think with the depth / youth in our system we wouldn't be looking to sign him when his current deal expires (I'm sure he'll get more money elsewhere) and think he probably will be moved before then. We have the luxury of a stocked defensive cupboard and while they won't all work out I have no doubt a few of them will allowing us to move on from some of the current d-men to upgrade elsewhere. That could start as early as this off-season but I see no way anyone from our top four is moved in the next week or so.