Hard to predict these deadline rental deals. If Flames know he has no intention in returning next year, they really have no leverage, and if only one team is seriously interested, they may only offer up a late first round pick or worse. The Flames would pretty much be forced to take it, since keeping him for the rest of the year is not really worth anything to them.
If a bunch of teams all get reckless and are out bidding each other thinking he's the key to winning the cup, then there's no limit to his return.
Really is a case that he is only worth what someone is willing to pay, no guarantees at all. It's not a given that anyone is going to be serious to give up anything significant.
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