I could actually see Getzlaf waiving to come finish with a Canadian team and take a couple runs at the cup. But could not see Anaheim dealing him in division, and making the money work would be real real tough if not impossible. 16 mil going each way would be Neal at 4 mil per season (1.85 retained) and Getzlaf's full hit of 8x2. Flames could fit him him this year on that kind of deal but would cause major problems next year with Tkachuk's bonuses and how tight the space is. Plus Anaheim would want a king's ransom to take on Neal even retained and give up Getzlaf in division. I think in a deal like that they'd not only want most of the Flames high end futures but probably a young roster player with a high ceiling like Janko.
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