Mindsets of NHL head offices are changing. Cap flexibility is more important than worrying about a player leaving via UFA.
Zadorov has bounced around quite a bit in his young career. If he finds a home under Sutter and has a good year there will be plenty of incentive for him to stay and the Flames have the ability to work out an extension then.
It’s a good trial for both the team and the player to see how the fit is. If it doesn’t work out, no biggie as you have the space again next off season.
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