Flames Aquire Aucoin
Well Sportsnet is saying its done Aucoin just has to waive his no trade clause.
Personally its an ok move.
Pros: Played well under Keenan and played best with Hamrlik way back when.
4 Mil is relatively cheap now adays for a player his calibre.
Cons: He is old
Long term deal
Mildly expensive- the flames have more pressing needs next off season like Iggy Phanuef Kipper Langkow Huselius
For next season it will work but in upcoming not so much.
Flames Aquire Aucoin
Flames Aquire Aucoin
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Personally I liike the deal for this year, especially after seeing what Timmonen got. There are a lot of teams out there that are looking for d-man, however I don't like the contract, especially heading into next season. And I don't like the fact that he is injury prone. This all but means Hammer and Stuart are as good as gone. We needed a defenseman, and I hated Zuzyn, so I guess its an alright deal.
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moose man wrote:I don't think we'll get Stuart back here at a reasonable price, we'll have to overpay and I definitely don't want that to happen. We have more pressing needs next year. I'd rather we go after a veteran d-man that knows our system.
well I don't honestly get why he won't take a pay cut he grew up near Calgary, and rooted for Calgary growing up and I don't know one player that would'nt take a play cut to play for the team he idolised growing up.
I know the situation with his wife and all but I mean if I were him I would want to stay in Calgary.
moose what would you say fair market price for him is right now? Id say about 5
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moose man wrote:I'd say resonable would be around 5 for 3-4 years, nothing over that. But what do I think he'll get? probably around 6-7 mil a year for 4-5 years. The market for a defenseman has been set by Timmonen
If he plays the cards in his favour and delays signing a little and bluffs to teams he can get 6.5 mil IMO. At best fair market is 5 though.