The NHL has a general stance of being against offer sheets to RFAs since they drive player cost up. I'm sure they weren't thrilled with the Flames in this case.
So, I don't think that Daly is being an impartial arbiter of justice here. It's also a little odd that he would even comment on it in the manner he did. What's the point, to shame the Flames and try to prevent future offer sheets.
I have no idea who is right or wrong in this case but the NHL has shown itself to be vindictive in the past and I wouldn't put it past them here.
However, no matter what the Flames should have clarified with the NHL prior to the offer.
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