So basically the Flames protected themselves in case their draft picks came in the top ~10, and at worst case could give up a high position in the 2025 draft (albeit not the first overall pick).
In effect, Tre playing with the extra 1st round pick he got from Florida to move Monahan. The opportunity-cost is signing Kadri. Given that he wants Kadri, this is a decent way to do it and is primarily funded by the great return he got for Tkachuk.
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