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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
The problem with these guys is both the term and cap hit it would take to get them as UFAs. I think I'd pass hard on all of them (save for maybe Neal, depending on the numbers) with the over-pay it will take to get them inked.
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I definitely get where you're coming from, but I would not be surprised to see some of these guys sign a deal for 4 years or less.
Let's compare 2 options:
JVR: Perhaps 6.5 million for 6 years. No assets required. Keep picks and prospects to use for other trades. Would still have around 10 million in cap space (assuming 80 million cap).
Mike Hoffman: 2 years at 5.2 million. Would probably require a 1st +++. Would then be a UFA after only 2 years.
The Flames have more cap space than they do assets imo. Free agents are free, the only cost is the over-payment.
If none of these guys can be signed to a somewhat reasonable deal, other guys like Smith, Vanek, Stastny, and Grabner are available as well.
I think the Flames should keep their trading chips for a goalie acquisition. Smith is 36 years old. I'm worried about goaltending more than anything.