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Originally Posted by WilliPlett
I don't understand why so many people think the Flames will land Tavares. If the Islanders don't feel they will sign him, they will trade him before the deadline so a team has exclusive rights to try and sign him. And some team will give a 1st round pick. The Flames of course do not have a 1st and the Isles won't let Tavares walk without getting anything for him. I wish I was more positive, but I just don't see it happening.
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No team is going to give up a first unless they are confident they can sign him. With the courting period now, the only advantage to trading for his rights is getting to talk to him and sign him before that.
But if he is intent on testing the waters, you've just thrown away a 1st for nothing.
I don't think most people are predicting the Flames sign him - just hoping for it. It's a fun "what if" to think about.