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Originally Posted by dustygoon
I know these are just numbers to us since it is someone else's money. But imagine being an owner and you give the ok to buyout Ribeiro. You are writing a $12mm cheque (actually 6x$2mm) for the 12th overall pick. That is what either the coyotes owners or the flames were going to do. Pre-tax, but still. That is a big bloody number for a draft pick that could be a dud. Hat tip to Calgary owners for offering to pay for that.
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If I'm a billionaire I probably wouldn't mind if my goal is to win a Stanley Cup. Not all owners are willing though so I do appreciate that from our ownership group. It's an investment in a way. An expensive risk but if the player pans out you'll more than make the money back most likely.