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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
The Flames can't spend a lot trading for Kulikov because he won't be protected in the upcoming Expansion Draft. If the Flames protect 8F/D instead of 7F/3D they have to expose 1 of the following 3: Bennett, Backlund, Frolik. Not happening.
If the Flames traded Jokipakka/Wotherspoon + a 4th Rounder then it could be worth the risk of exposing Kulikov in the Expansion Draft.
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He's going to be UFA, so unless it's a sign and trade, that doesn't matter. The Flames might still pursue him in UFA period following the expansion draft.
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