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Old 03-17-2016, 01:59 PM   #209
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Originally Posted by dammage79 View Post
I'm curious if Gio gets protected if this happens. Thats a hefty cap hit for an older player moving forward. From a strict dollars and cents POV, leaving Gio unprotected could be a big money saver for the Flames.

You'd still have Hamilton and Brodie as your D foundation. With a few promising prospects to fill in the voids.
I'd trade him first for picks and prospects (exempt by 2yr pro rule) and then use that spot to exempt another player before letting him get taken for nothing.
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