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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
Not sure what doesn't make sense. Having players at a premium pay grade with reduced roles isn't a good use of cap, and limits other spots you can improve your roster.
The Flames paid Weegar - what I'd argue is UFA market rate for his productivity - because he's a good 2-way defenseman. If he's not seeing PP time or put in offensive situations, his value is reduced in comparison with his salary.
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There are 8 years for him to be utilized in ways that you might xeem appropriate. How.he is currently being utilized has no bearing on whether or.not it was a good signing.
It was, because he is a good defenseman.