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Originally Posted by Ashasx
People absolutely get it, but that's a lot of work for Anaheim to do in a short time.
Unless the return is significant, I let Anaheim (a team in their division) handicap their team to avoid losing somebody in the draft.
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What's a lot of work?
Buying out one guy (or asking him to waive) and trading one guy? They've probably had trade talks about Vatanen with other teams most of the year. Probably one phone call and that deal is finalized at this point.
The Ducks have known all season that they wouldn't be able to keep all four of Fowler, Lindholm, Manson and Vatanen beyond this season.
Vegas has to think about Vegas first and foremost, and Vatanen is better for them than Boll or Shaw or Wagner.