Well, I had all but written off Wade Redden after his horrible, injury plagued season last year. He didn't live up to the $6.5MM salary. And he won't get it again from Ottawa. All of that extra money went to Heatley/Spezza/Fisher/Alfredsson/Phillips. Murray tried to trade Redden over the summer to off-load his salary. He has a no-trade clause, so I expected the Sens to get nothing for him this year and lose him to unrestricted free agency next summer. Any team seeking a puck moving, powerplay quarterback defenseman would give Redden millions of reasons to leave Ottawa. That is most teams in the New NHL.
But apparently, Redden let it be known to the media that he will take a discount to stay. He's apparently not an idiot and can do the math. Let it be known NOW that you want to stay, and are willing to bargain. Otherwise, the remaining cap money may go to other players. Also, it sets-up some goodwill/sympathy for him. I'm still not sure if Murray wants Redden back, but it's crazy to not at least try. Redden was underachieveing and expensive, not a cancer to the team. His play has turned around this year. I think $3.5MM is a good place to start....
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