given that Vanecek coming back just makes little sense to the Flames, I could see where retention is becoming a sticking point. With two more years on his deal, that's just a completely different discussion than when you're trading a rental, and it needs to be reflected in the return. Still think there's a deal there, the Flames and Devils are just obvious trade partners at this point ... I just hope the Flames are open to using their retention slots in general. Friedman sure made it sound like the Flames are a bit allergic to the concept.
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