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Originally Posted by gvitaly
I did and I don't think that him requesting a trade changes the value he provides on the ice compared to his expected cap-hit/term. IMO even $3.75M is too much to be paying your 5th D.
I have had a similar opinion of the likes of: Gudbranson(4 w. CBJ), Sarich(3.6), Engelland(2.9), Stone(3.5).
I'd much rather have the cap hit investmed in the top 2 pairings and have them play 45-50mins a night.
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I think in today's market $3.5–$4.0 m for a #5 defenseman is actually on point, and you nailed the problem with your last sentence. Zadorov is probably worth that on the open market, and there will undoubtedly be a team who will pay it. However, with where the Flames are presently, that money over a four-year term is better spent elsewhere.