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Originally Posted by flamesgod
Worked pretty good for Tampa. If there was no loophole the league wouldn’t be looking at addressing this issue.
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The reason it isn't working for Vegas is because I don't think the plan was to lose Stone, who has been their best player all year. They probably figured they could juggle off guys like Martinez and co to equal the amount they need, and then trade for LTIR contracts at the TDL to get everyone skating in time for the playoffs.
Too bad for them that they lost Stone and Lehner, their backup hasn't been able to carry the full load, and Jack Eichel hasn't been able to get up to his pre-surgery output.
They most definitely tried to use the loophole, they shouldn't get a pass for it not working out for them.