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Originally Posted by DoubleK
Baffling they didn't do this earlier, especially with two teams who have been long our of the playoffs. The price must have really come down.
When the Markstrom discussions were hot and heavy, I posted that they might look at Allen if Marky's price was too high. Hoping he found the late career form like Quick/Talbot did this year. I did not think that Kahkonen was in the picture at all.
I do wonder what it means for Schmid though, I think he needs waivers next year. Daws can go work on his game in Utica.
All in all, pretty happy with the moves today. Very similar to Calgary where they shipped out some UFAs to gain assets.
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Hamilton's injury has to play a part in why the Devils did not buy now as well. Playoff experience would be valuable, but they aren't doing anything this year without their top dman and 2 rookies on d.
I love how impatient the Flames fans around here are with the Devils rebuild...they could be the best set up team for the future, but they should blow big assets right now for a 34-year-old goalie. IMO, they did the right thing, likely that pick is a 3rd and the cleared-out cap for next year when it makes more sense to go after a goalie. Also no longer need to pay for retention so that should get factored into the Allen trade too.