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Originally Posted by TKB
They get to save money on a guy that really shouldn't be paid all that much money. If he lights it up this year then you can offload him at the deadline to a contender for a nice return, if he plays like crap you let him walk as a UFA. This has nothing to do with Petry wanting to leave as a UFA next year, if he really wanted out he would of asked to be traded.
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I'm confused. They're saving money on a player that shouldn't make much, but he's still getting $3M. He's one of their best defensemen, and there's almost no scenario where he returns. How does this help the oilers? Would an extra million make a difference this year?