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Originally Posted by VilleN
I'm trying to work and keep abreast of the trade information!  Can you let me know what I've missed? |
Quick re-cap.
- Retention is not just about the dollars being spent, could be more about using up a retention spot for multiple years. And if Montreal used a buyout in the out years for Kadri, that would extend the retention spot use for Calgary by potentially a few years more. Some have speculated the Flames shouldn't be worried about those spots because they won't need them. Others have countered that we are experiencing right now the limitations of not having enough spots, and 3 more years after this one is a long time to have reduced optionality.
- Some rumors that ownership won't retain. Not clear if that's true, or if it's just that not enough value has been offered
- Some have suggested just taking a contract back instead, which could be a path, but doesn't solve for the out years that Montreal could be worried about.