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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 is a UFA, so no need to protect, but also no guarantee he stays with the Flames (or any team) after this year.
Very interesting year, as I think only true rentals will move (UFA's), unless a team has a clear protected spot for a guy with term (Flames do not). I wonder if that means UFA's will be more expensive, based on the supply/demand.