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zuluking · 11-30-2023, 06:45 PM

I'm confused by people not liking this. Flames took their least desirable UFA and turned him into two picks AND no cap retention or dead weight coming back in return. Now they have more flexibility in making deals for our actual GOOD UFAs. If we want to see good picks or prospects coming back to the Flames for our top UFAs, cap space is going to have to move and now the Flames have the option to retain (more) or take a player back, if necessary.

If the Flames don't have cap space, then Conroy relies on the other team having space, which limits the number of teams that can compete for our top UFAs. This trade actually helps expand the market and lands two picks.

I'll crap on the Flames if the duff one on Tanev or Hanifin, but not now.

11-30-2023, 06:45 PM	#295
zuluking Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2003 Exp:	I'm confused by people not liking this. Flames took their least desirable UFA and turned him into two picks AND no cap retention or dead weight coming back in return. Now they have more flexibility in making deals for our actual GOOD UFAs. If we want to see good picks or prospects coming back to the Flames for our top UFAs, cap space is going to have to move and now the Flames have the option to retain (more) or take a player back, if necessary. If the Flames don't have cap space, then Conroy relies on the other team having space, which limits the number of teams that can compete for our top UFAs. This trade actually helps expand the market and lands two picks. I'll crap on the Flames if the duff one on Tanev or Hanifin, but not now. __________________ zk