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1991 Canadian · 10-07-2019, 06:11 PM

I don't understand this move for Ottawa. Is the idea that they can pick up Namestnikov for cheap, subsidize his salary for 2/3rs of the year, then flip him at the deadline for a higher pick?

10-07-2019, 06:11 PM	#6
1991 Canadian Scoring Winger Join Date: Jul 2013 Exp:	I don't understand this move for Ottawa. Is the idea that they can pick up Namestnikov for cheap, subsidize his salary for 2/3rs of the year, then flip him at the deadline for a higher pick?