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killer_carlson · 06-17-2017, 02:55 PM

Let's be clear about something re: Hickey.

The story was that he wanted to finish college. It was never that he did not want to sign. There is a big difference.

That said, the Flames don't move him unless they believe that he's been passed by other prospects or that they believe there is a risk he won't sign next year.

They removed the risk and filled a hole. Smith wasn't my 1st Choice but I like this move due to the salary being retained.

06-17-2017, 02:55 PM	#690
killer_carlson Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Let's be clear about something re: Hickey. The story was that he wanted to finish college. It was never that he did not want to sign. There is a big difference. That said, the Flames don't move him unless they believe that he's been passed by other prospects or that they believe there is a risk he won't sign next year. They removed the risk and filled a hole. Smith wasn't my 1st Choice but I like this move due to the salary being retained. __________________ "OOOOOOHHHHHHH those Russians" - Boney M