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Ashasx · 07-28-2021, 10:14 AM

I just struggle with deals like this.

Coleman is a good player, but when you give him term and AAV like this, the negatives overshadow the positives.

Stanley Cup contenders don't give out contracts like this to middle six players.

Ideally you find a Blake Coleman before he comes a Blake Coleman and demands a $30 million contract.

This makes the Flames better, undoubtedly, but it probably doesn't move the needle much as a whole. The team missed the playoffs considerably last season and are no better this season. If anything, this contract just helps the Flames pick 14-18th overall next year.

07-28-2021, 10:14 AM	#174
Ashasx Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Exp:	I just struggle with deals like this. Coleman is a good player, but when you give him term and AAV like this, the negatives overshadow the positives. Stanley Cup contenders don't give out contracts like this to middle six players. Ideally you find a Blake Coleman before he comes a Blake Coleman and demands a $30 million contract. This makes the Flames better, undoubtedly, but it probably doesn't move the needle much as a whole. The team missed the playoffs considerably last season and are no better this season. If anything, this contract just helps the Flames pick 14-18th overall next year.