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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Hill and Kulikov weren't notable trades that would be in the realm of the trades the Flames are trying to make.
July 22nd last year was the Tkachuk deal, same with Bjorkstrand. Those would be the two last "notable" trades IMO.
Interesting enough both those deals were outcomes of Gaudreau signing with Columbus on July 13th which was free agency day. Tkachuk because he wanted to walk, and Bjorkstrand was actually a cap dump. I want Flames to move now so they can take advantage of a cap dump like Bjorkstrand if that opportunity comes up.
Zacha/Haula, Burns, Pacioretty, Marino, Petry were all made July 13th...which was free agency day.
Most major business happens between the draft and the 1st day of free agency. Missing that window would be a mistake IMO, and likely means you're better off waiting until the deadline at that point.
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The talk here was that a deal has to be done at the draft. If you are talking UFA day, fine, but UFA day for these guys is a year away.
EDIT: I added some other years BTW.