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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc
If Ritchie had a contract for next year, I think this would be a win but I’m just not sure what picking up an upcoming UFA does for a team that isn’t likely destined to make the playoffs. It’s a bit of a strange trade to me.
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It's an audition, basically. For the team and the players. If there's a fit both ways and they want to come back next season, great. If they want to leave, not a big deal. And if they manage to play well for the remainder of the season and the team goes on a bit of a run for a playoff push then it's a bonus. The Flames basically gave up nothing anyways.