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Originally Posted by Ped
Why wouldn't they?
It was a different era, but the same rules applied when the Blues once signed Peter Stastny mid-season. Ron Caron gave him at the time a expensive contract, hoping it would deter other teams from claiming him - and it worked.
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Different fact pattern in this case though, no question he'd be claimed. I don't believe the NHL wanted that kind of result based on a misinterpretation of the rules. Just my opinion, no way of knowing.