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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
3.5 cap hit. Oilers didn't want any cap back
It was a salary dump the Flames were in position to take advantage of. This is all well known
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So were 23 other teams. The Oilers could have easily trade an unnecessry part like Hemsky or Gagner if they were so inclined. Smid hardly "had to go", I just don't think they were on love with him.