[MarkGio]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

from his 30 thoughts article were he suggests the Ducks might be willing to consider moving one of their defenders for Bennett, but he questions if they would do a deal with Calgary.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/3...d-dubas-leafs/

I'm not sure why Friedman thought trade (or why everyone in this thread jumped to trade speculation). If anything, if the Ducks like Bennett they're probably looking to offer sheet him. If the Ducks sign him for 5.8 million, they give up a 1st and 3rd round pick. Do the Flames walk away at that salary? It's not like an Anaheim's 1st rounder + 3rd rounder is remotely close to the value of a 3rd overall pick. But that's some stupid salary, unless your Anahiem who will likely lose a sweet asset to the expansion draft.