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Originally Posted by ComixZone
That's a heck of a 'what if' situation.
The Flames don't have that many more players they'd retain on to trade at this stage.
Weegar -> doubt they'd need to, or would want to.
Huberdeau -> even with retention, I don't think this contract moves
Coleman -> perhaps?
Andersson -> at $4.55...maybe?
They've got Marky eating a slot for 2 years.
Kadri eating one for 5 years?
Still one there to use on expiring deals or on a massive package.
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You want the ability to retain salary as a 3rd team in a trade for a player who never plays for you, so you can’t just look at the current roster.
Locking up a retention slot for next 5 years needs to return value for each of the 5 years you are doing it.