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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
The Knight scenario was different because there was no compensation for Florida if he didn't sign. If you could get Hayes' rights for a 4th or 5th, you'd do it. But you have to move a 2nd rounder to get Hayes since the Blackhawks have that sitting in the bank if they don't move him.
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Of course it will cost (at minimum) a 2nd rounder to get Hayes rights.
That's fine, there is no risk, because if the Flames traded for his rights and couldn't get him signed then the Flames would receive the 54th overall pick in the 2015 draft as compensation.