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Old 12-12-2013, 03:29 PM   #890
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Originally Posted by opendoor View Post
Look at the wording in the final CBA. It's abundantly clear how the MOU language would've been interpreted and it would've resulted in the Flames having to put O'Reilly on waivers.

And even if Feaster had a case, you don't risk your 1st round pick hoping you can beat the league on a technicality or hope that if they rule against you that they'll have mercy on you and void a legally binding contract with a player.
Yeah. If you aren't completely an idiot, if there is room for misunderstanding, you call up Bettman and double check. Laziness is unforgivable.
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