One thing to remember is that teams with good management will be able to navigate these waters much better than teams with bad management. The more complicated the system gets, the better for smart GMs, as the dummies get more chances to hang themselves.
Imagine if Jim Benning was the Flames GM! He couldn't even remember to do the trade deadline day paper transactions to let some of his younger guys play in the AHL playoffs. Imagine how he could botch the deals that need to be made leading up to an expansion draft.
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