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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Even if some team does, it has to happen before UFA and the p[layer needs to let it be known that he intends to go to UFA.
The value would, IMO, not exceed a 2nd/3rd round pick, and while that would certainly be better than nothing, it certainly won't be a difference maker.
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Teams have paid a 3rd round pick for negotiating rights alone so to get the existing team to agree to an 8 year sign and trade it will cost more. I think a 2nd was the ask from the Leafs to facilitate the 8 year extension for Hyman but the Oilers didn’t want to pay it. The higher the contract the more cap savings are obtained with the 8th year. I can definitely see something happening one of these years with a pending UFA.