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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
How common is it? Give me an example of that scenario happening.
It still only gives him 84% control. There is no hundred. He can name whatever 5 teams he wants, but he has no control over what happens after that.
The Flames could easily just send him somewhere on the list with a draft pick and retained salary for the year. Since spiting yourself for leverage is obviously an option.
I bet you there’s not even 5 teams that wouldn’t take Gaudreau, depending on the deal.
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Well, the Flames can’t send him with full retained salary. It has to be 50%. So no teams that are right at the cap, unless they send salary back (a rarity for a rental).
In any event, the bargaining power goes way down. Say he lists Edmonton, Colorado, TB, Vancouver and Philly. Philly is the only viable trading partner and they offer a fourth.