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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I don’t know the point of calling something false and then making stuff up. The Toffoli trade wasn’t a cap compliance trade, they were 2.4M under the cap after signing Sharangovich. Getting younger by 10 years in a single trade is absolutely a rebuilding move, especially when you’re trading a known quantity for a pick and a developing/potential one. I guess that’s just a matter of opinion but it’s odd to try to reframe that move as trying to compete. They could have just kept Toffoli.
They also already knew at that draft that they were going to be moving on from most or all of the 2024 free agent class.
Conroy came in with a plan and started carrying it out. I don’t know why people have to throw these weird little made up stories around like Toffoli being moved for cap compliance lol.
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https://thewincolumn.ca/2023/06/15/t...lary-cap-work/
This article points out the need for the Flames to clear cap space prior to the draft. The only lie is you saying the flames got 10 years younger not sure where your math is on that one? 6 years difference. Conroy talked about that deal giving them cap flexibility heading into July 1.
The Devils got a 2nd an 3rd for Toffoli that would have been a nicer return for the Flames in my opinion.
Toffoli asked out once he felt it was clear the flames were not going to extend him. I do agree with you it is a matter of opinion and while Conroy said this was about getting younger they prioritized a player that would help immediately over draft picks