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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Why did the other teams sign Vanek?
This notion that Calgary is a special franchise because it values character is nonsense. Do you honestly think other franchises don't? But sometimes you have the choice between skill with character issues and no skill at all.
And Jagr is known to be high-maintenance. He may be a great guy, but he still has a big ego. And there's a reason he bounced around so much - he's pretty much been a mercenary since he came back into the NHL.
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You're making my point for me.
The Flames aren't unique princesses that won't bring in anything but high end two way character players.
Versteeg and Jagr are tire fires in their own zone, but they were added for offence.
To expand that to a guy that has a history of mailing it in just isn't the same thing.
Can't believe how many times I have to say this.