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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Not chasing, and overpaying UFAs is definitely a sound strategy. And yes, the Flames, as a less desirable market, need to focus more on drafting and development.
I think almost everyone agrees with those things, more or less.
However, that does not mean that they should never sign anyone past 27. If you never have vets, you'll be the young guns forever. You need vets, and when players want to stay here at a reasonable price, that is a good thing.
Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
(Again, I would prefer to trade Hanifin, I am just arguing the strategy point on a general level)
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No one is saying don’t get vets. I was happy with the Backlund deal. Huberdeau and Kadri ensure that we will have vets for years.
But enough of mediocre hockey and giving the people responsible for it max term raises.