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Originally Posted by Nelson
So, do they trade Markstrom, and what is the reasonable expectation? (Holtz and a 1st seems way too good. I feel like the deal would’ve already been done if that was offered.) Those seem to be the pressing questions.
And does anyone else get traded?
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Take it for what it's worth, but NHL radio this morning said that originally the trade was close but NJ wanted retention with their offer (Calgary wanted extra than the verbally agreed deal for retention). They couldn't agree on the value of retention, so Calgary walked away.
When NJ came back (without retention), it was assumed that Calgary's view on trading Markstrom had changed (perhaps from Markstrom's frustrations?). From this I assume that NJ's original offer expected retention and that was the hang up.
Not sure if that's anything new but makes sense.