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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I think Zadorov is considered more than depth. The value the Flames received is largely due to not wanting to take any money back. Fair to assume other teams were willing to part with a 2nd round pick or good prospect for him if the Flames took a contract back.
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I think if an actual good prospect was on the table they would have retained. Burning a retention spot to go from a 3rd to 2nd probably isn't worth losing the ability to do it on the other UFAs