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Originally Posted by OILFAN #81
They didn't get anything back of value? They cleared 4.5 M of cap space and didn't have to buy him out. Almost everyone thought it was a great trade for the Oilers.
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They could have got that cap space by buying him out which is why I said they saved money and with Katz being a billionaire I think they would be fine with it.
I think it made sense for the Oilers to move him but don't think getting Larsen who is a pylon and AHL level guy and a 7th is a big difference from buying him out.
If there were no buyouts then yes it would have been a much better move to get rid of the cap hit but with buyouts it lessens the deal in my view.