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Originally Posted by Read Only
Why would Florida make that deal when they could just sign Vrbata and Niskanen in the offseason, get two better players than Hudler/Wideman and keep the first pick in the draft?
It is a weak offer for Spezza but at least in that case maybe you could try and argue the Sens save some money and they move a guy that is out in a year and grumpy. With the 1st overall pick the Panthers are moving their best asset and likely soon to be best player for pieces they could easily acquire the equivalent for free.
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The short answer is "Money".
If the Flames retain salary then the cash strapped Panthers can get good roster player(s) that would otherwise cost money they may not have to spend. That team seems to have a pretty serious internal budget and it is unlikely that they can get a proven 50+ point player for $2m.
It also works for the Flames to retain salary as it helps to keep them above the salary floor during the rebuild.