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Originally Posted by Rhett44
I believe it was mentioned last year we had a better offer than the one Colorado gave for Nelson, and that Kadri likely would have waived because it was Colorado.
But in Flames fashion we needed to try to sneak in for an 8 day playoff run.
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you're just going off assumptions.
Could have been a better offer,
could have waived. Kadri had a full NMC, and by all accounts seemed happy to be in Calgary.
As for the second part, the team absolutely deserved the chance and would have made the dance if not for an insane Blues winning streak. With no pressing business (no pending UFAs) and no incentive to tank for a better pick (due to Trelivings trades), Conroy was more than right to give them this chance. And it's not like he gave up anything for rentals either, he just stood pat. He certainly didn't miss a golden opportunity that will never come again. Andersson will fetch a really good return, and Kadri is easier to move with a limited NTC.