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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
I suspect Jones asked for a trade and the Wild were the only team that bit. Can't see the Flames going to this trouble just for a 6th round pick.
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Both Backstrom and Jones have friends around the league, and their agents have other clients in the league. It can't hurt the Flames rep to have two vets telling other players that the Flames organization will go out of it's way to help it's players any way they can.
Maybe this summer or next summer we make a UFA player an offer and they are considering it and a similar offer from another team. They call up their buddy Jones or Backstrom to get their thoughts on the Flames. It might make the difference in where they decide to sign.
Treating people well is always good business.