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Originally Posted by getbak
Yes, Kessel was traded for 2 firsts and a second.
It was a little more than the compensation Boston would have received had Toronto given him the same contract as an RFA offer sheet, but it ensured that Boston wouldn't have the option to match the offer. It also ensured that the Leafs wouldn't need to drastically increase the offer sheet (and compensation) to disincentivize the Bruins from matching an offer sheet.
Based on what Nylander is rumoured to be asking for, a similar trade deal would likely be a first and 2 seconds or possibly 2 firsts.
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A lot of eyes on this situation, this will be precedent setting for dozens of upcoming RFA's this season.
https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/f...ts/all/all/rfa