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Originally Posted by Bingo
Philly is worried about cap space going forward (next couple of years), Calgary isn't.
But I wouldn't take that to the "anchor" level as you suggested.
It's fit.
A $5M cap hit won't likely be an anchor in this or the upcoming market, especially for a guy that has hit 20 twice, and is 25 with only three years left.
I'd guess the Flames saw it as a win / win when it came up from Philly and that's when Pelletier was on his way.
Wanted Frost, could get Farabee as well, and avoid a larger sweetener in the original Frost deal.
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The fact that Frost would have cost more if Calgary didn't take Farabee suggests Farabee had negative value.
But I agree, that's an example of Calgary weaponizing its cap space.
It's decent gamble for them, one Philly was not preapred to take.