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Originally Posted by The Cobra
They certainly don’t.
Huberdeau could have been traded last year in the last year of his contract for multiple first round picks. Weegar too, although he is still movable.
Players like Hanifin, Lindholm and Backlund were worth much more with two years on their contacts than 1 year.
Huberdeau went from worth multiple first round picks to immovable.
Kadri would not have signed here if the Flames had decided to rebuild, so Monny would not have needed to be moved. So, there’s an extra first round pick.
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A rebuild is still there. Your specific points don't change that. And as far as Hanifin and Lindholm are concerned, I disagree - they will be very valuable next year as well, with salary retained. Also, a guy like Hanifin is probably easier to move in the summer.