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Originally Posted by SaskyFlamesFan
You don’t have to pay him that forever. If next year he proves to be a 3rd pair then you sign him to a lesser $ deal for longer term. Cap space isn’t an issue next year. Kotkaniemi signed long term for 4.82 after a year 6.1. Seems like a pretty low risk move to me, especially when you already have 2 2nd round picks next year.
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Or you keep the pick and get a Basha level prospect who’s currently 17. In 4-5 years when we hope the Flames are good, I know what I’d rather have.