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1qqaaz · 12-20-2019, 09:47 AM

I would say Bouwmeester and Wideman were the largest signings.
But wasn't Bouwmeester an RFA when the Flames acquired him?
Wideman was an all-star the year before the Flames signed him. I think the Flames traded a 5th round pick to Washington for his rights.

So when the Flames do sign bigger names, then tend to acquire negotiating rights first.
However, I don't believe the Coyotes would ever trade negotiating rights to Calgary, since they're in the same division.

12-20-2019, 09:47 AM	#451
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	I would say Bouwmeester and Wideman were the largest signings. But wasn't Bouwmeester an RFA when the Flames acquired him? Wideman was an all-star the year before the Flames signed him. I think the Flames traded a 5th round pick to Washington for his rights. So when the Flames do sign bigger names, then tend to acquire negotiating rights first. However, I don't believe the Coyotes would ever trade negotiating rights to Calgary, since they're in the same division.