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Originally Posted by Cheese
Chopper, his shot was feared league wide. Never should have traded him.
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Wasn't their choice.
He signed or was going to sign an offer sheet with St. Louis. Flames worked out a forced trade.
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Following five consecutive seasons where the Flames failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs, both MacInnis and the team were looking for a change in the summer of 1994.[21] Though the Flames made an offer of C$2.5 million per season for MacInnis, he instead signed an offer sheet with the St. Louis Blues for US$3.5 million a season for four years, making him the fourth highest-paid player in the NHL.[22] As MacInnis was a restricted free agent, the Blues sent defenceman Phil Housley and two second round draft picks to the Flames in compensation while also receiving a fourth round selection back.[23]
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