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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Neal's career year occurred six years before the Flames signed him. He was signed from Vegas, which at that time was not a superstar-laden team, but (as many people called it) the Island of Misfit Toys.
Brouwer's career year was two years before the Flames signed him. He was signed from St. Louis, which was not a superstar-laden team either.
You're batting 0 for 2 so far. Do you have any actual examples?
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Brouwer is a pretty good example. His playoff run leading up to UFA really blew up his value. His regular season production would never have justified contract.
You’re right on Neal. He had already started to decline, Flames just missed it.