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Old 02-06-2013, 11:12 AM   #45
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I've seen a couple of comments where people were wishing Calgary didn't have to burn an NHL contract. I don't really know it works exactly. Is there really that much harm? My understanding is the max is 50 contracts, and Calgary had 47 (prior to Taylor signing) under contract, so they had 3 for wiggle room. What's the advantage of keeping the 3 other than signing free agents for this season?
that's it. Room to sign college free agents; they may have lost out on JT Brown or Torey Krug last spring because they didn't have contract room

There are a handful of undrafted college free agents who may sign this March/April. Feaster has said he wants to leave room for those potential signings
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