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For having the good sense to not offer Campbell anything beyond a 3 year deal. 
As a finesse player, chances are good that his effectiveness will diminish as he ages and adds mileage to his undersized body.
He can't play in his own end and gets pushed around by opposing forwards at 27. It makes you wonder how inept will he be in his own end at 33?
And he doesn't have a booming shot like a Souray, where at least he can become a PP weapon down the road.
In the right system and surrounded by the right talent, Campbell could flourish during the first couple years of the 7 or 8 year deal he'll likely sign.
But, as he crosses over to the wrong side of 30, he's ultimately going to become a very expensive liability for whichever team commits to him.
That's a situation the Sabres could ill afford to put themselves in.
As a finesse player, chances are good that his effectiveness will diminish as he ages and adds mileage to his undersized body.
He can't play in his own end and gets pushed around by opposing forwards at 27. It makes you wonder how inept will he be in his own end at 33?
And he doesn't have a booming shot like a Souray, where at least he can become a PP weapon down the road.
In the right system and surrounded by the right talent, Campbell could flourish during the first couple years of the 7 or 8 year deal he'll likely sign.
But, as he crosses over to the wrong side of 30, he's ultimately going to become a very expensive liability for whichever team commits to him.
That's a situation the Sabres could ill afford to put themselves in.
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