Just spit-balling here, but could the selection of a UFA (Engelland) be part of a deal that is made today or tomorrow? Like maybe the Flames wanted a player that was exposed and Vegas selected them and part of the deal is they take Engelland?
So now they make a trade where the Flames get Neal or Methot for some package and it was contingent on VGK not selecting another player.
Other than cost certainty on the contract, I don't see the logic of taking a UFA. It was obvious Engelland was signing there when he said something along the lines that Calgary would be his second choice.
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