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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
You guys don't think the Rangers would move a late 1st for Fox's rights when they are rebuilding and have three 1st round picks this year? They would be very confident that they could sign the NY born kid if they had his exclusive negotiating rights and didn't have to compete with any other NE based US teams.
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I'm not so certain this is correct.
I don't think any team would feel really confident about their ability to sign a player as he gets closer to UFA status. I could imagine them do a conditional deal where they'll give up a first if he signs, a 2nd if he doesn't. But I doubt that makes sense for the Flames though, unless they know he won't sign with them. I assume any team that would trade for his rights will want to talk to him first.