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Originally Posted by ricardodw
He has pretty much exactly the same contract status as Valimaki.
Marino has 56 NHL games and 4 playoff games and Valimaki has 24 and 2 games.
Should the Flames be trying to extend Valimaki for 6 years prior to this season?
What sort of contract could you sign Valimaki now compared to what he will get after being in the Calder mix?
Marino was in 8th spot in Calder voting at the end of last season.
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Overall, I feel like locking up promising RFA defensemen to deals like this benefit the club more than the player. Sometimes you get a few swings and misses but I think it's a pretty safe gamble