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Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja
The Flames executed the first ever sign and trade in NHL history with Tkachuk and now others are following suit
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I see it becoming a trend because of UFAs knowing they want out of canadian/small markets ahead of time. So to maximize value in return on upcoming UFAs you ink the contract that the receiving team will commit to.
Also it's possible the gaudreau situation served as a cautionary tale for many GMs on the outside too.
It is cool though. Crazy it hadn't been done until just a year ago.