[I_H8_Crawford]

I understand and agree with the reasoning for swapping the players.

My biggest issue is the fact that one contract is 1,000,000x worst than the other, being buy out proof, and a NMC. For taking on that extra risk the flames got nothing for it. Nothing.

If the contacts were the exact same I would have no issue with the move. But the fact that the flames took on extra risk for nothing from their provincial rival... That stinks and is a massive loss for them.

Those saying the NMC is fine, he will waive... Don't forget the flames had permission to trade Iginla to Boston... Until they didn't. Unless it is formal in writing it IS a risk.

Those saying "it's 2 years down the road, no need to worry now" I hope none of you are ones that bitch about the flames trading draft picks because those are all down the road too, so no worries right???

Brutal trade just on the basis that the flames helped the Oilers, took on extra risk, and got nothing to show for that.