Quote:
Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Had they spoken to Kotalik, they would have discovered he would rather return to Europe rather than stay in the AHL. The Flames would have acquired Byron and Butler for Regehr, without having to give up a 2nd.
|
This is not even a factor, it was well known Kotalik would go back to Europe rather than being demoted. Even being sent to Europe he still has to be paid his contract. It comes down to the simple fact the Flames gave away a 2nd round pick in order to save $3 million in cold hard cash.