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Originally Posted by kehatch
Calgary's motivation would be to save 35 million, not the return. The 35 million lost is a right off.
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The most the Flames can save this year is $2.85 million. If they cut payroll any more than that, they'll be below the salary floor.
In that position, trading away Huberdeau, even with 50% retained, is a non-starter. Next summer the situation may be different, but not now.