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Originally Posted by Smell My Finger
Burke got to keep Kaberle, Their top young player Schenn.
Deal no draft picks.
Burke kept every player he wanted to keep. Sutter gave Burke what Burke wanted. Sutter settled!
A 4rth line UFA Mayers
a second line player under contract Hagman for 2 more years
a second line UFA player Stajan. Stajan will demand more money that Sutter may not be willing to pay.
a second line RFA Dman White. White will want more money. Flames will likely resign him.
Sutter gives away
Our top young allstar Dman Phaneuf under contract for 5 more years.
a 4th line Sjostrom that has 1 more year.
a top Dman prospect.
Burke gave up nothing of his future than Hagman who Burke could not stand anyways. Flames win this deal if Sutter is lucky for 3 months.
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Or Sutter was able to move a Cap heavy player and turn him into three players two top 6 forwards and a #3 dman.
He was also able to remove a 4th liners contract who was still on the books next season..... I also like this move (i.e. Mayers... as he is an UFA).
As for Ian White he is an RFA... there is no risk with this player
As for Stajan, he might sign or he might leave which would open space for the Flames to target a good Center in the off season