My concern is the long-term extension. A shorter term might be worthwhile as the young guys join the main roster, but no way RA goes for that.
It's not his lack of scoring that concerns me so much, it's the diminishing speed (which wasn't all that much of an asset in the first place) alongside the fact that he seems to be second to most pucks in the D zone (and in front of the net).
You love the guy's intensity and his passion for the Flaming C, but sometimes, the best decision for the organization means business first. The Flames have a history of letting the heart strings prolong goodbyes...hope instead they find him a contender and receive some decent pieces while they can.
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