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SuperMatt18 · 01-12-2026, 11:12 AM

NHL getting rid of picks being conditional on an extension was stupid.

All this mess gets avoided if NHL just allows conditional picks for that scenario still.

Detroit could offer Danielson + a Conditional 1st (1st if he re-signs, 2nd if he doesn't) and you don't need the song and dance.

NHL seems to hate any rules that might actually facilitate making trades easier.

Conditional picks, get rid of that. Double retention, nope. The ability to just trade salary cap, are you crazy!

01-12-2026, 11:12 AM	#20549
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	NHL getting rid of picks being conditional on an extension was stupid. All this mess gets avoided if NHL just allows conditional picks for that scenario still. Detroit could offer Danielson + a Conditional 1st (1st if he re-signs, 2nd if he doesn't) and you don't need the song and dance. NHL seems to hate any rules that might actually facilitate making trades easier. Conditional picks, get rid of that. Double retention, nope. The ability to just trade salary cap, are you crazy! Last edited by SuperMatt18; 01-12-2026 at 11:15 AM.