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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
I dont think we could trade Butler for a second round pick. I see no reason to rush to sign him. Let him test he market and show his true value. If someone signs him, then walk away and keep the second round pick ($1.67 per or so).
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To qualify a RFA making more than 1M the team must offer the same money as they currently are earning..... in Butler's case 1.2 M.
If the Flames don't make this offer then Butler becomes a UFA and really tests the market and the Flames get nothing.