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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy
Without a clear violation of the CBA (which I don't think there is) I don't see how the Flames can argue they are entitled to compensation from the league.
Putting that aside, what would that compensation look like? I can't think of anything that would make the Flames feel better and be agreeable to the other 29 teams. Another draft pick - other teams would not okay this.
Bottom line, the Flames got screwed by a broken process which needs to be fixed. The next round of CBA negotiations is likely the earliest.
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Compensation should be cap relief for next season.
Wideman was counting against the cap for those 9 games he shouldn't have been suspended for.
Flames owners should also be compensated the same salary they paid for a player that should have been playing for them.
These should be the minimum repercussions.