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Originally Posted by calgARI
Yes, it's an important point because had Colorado not matched this wouldn't have been as simple as ROR just going on waivers. It would have been one of the most hotly-debated issues in a long time. My guess is that it would have ended with O'Reilly sitting out the year and starting with the Flames in the fall sort of like the McAmmond thing. Regardless, I expect the rule to be amended in short order just like the stupid trade rule that happened with McAmmond. Neither side gains with it in place.
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And I hope the Flames knew what the plan was going into this. If they can show that they knew that O'Reilly would end up a Flames player, I'll forgive them. But until they clarify what occurred, all we can speculate is that they overlooked a clause that almost completely screwed over the team.