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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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Sounds like the Flames have been interested in the player for a while. The trade lets the team try on the player and the player try on the team. Maybe they like what they see and there's a re-signing for next year. (And maybe they sign BOTH Ritchie boys
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