[Nelson]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Seravalli says that Markstrom was asked and did waive NMC for New Jersey before deal fell apart. If true that means the deal was very far along.

https://newjerseyhockeynow.com/2024/...gerald-flames/

Wow. It doesn't make sense to me that the Flames ask Markstrom to waive if the return for Markstrom is the issue. Friedman's words that salary retention was the real issue could make sense as an explanation to why the trade fell apart. I really hope the teams can try again. Edit: I didn't see the note about Holtz until now...Now, I REALLY hope the teams can try again.