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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
We've never seen a sign and trade, and probably never will.
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Well, Marian Hossa from Ottawa to Atlanta is the only I can remember.
SIGNING TEAM: Ottawa Senators
SIGNING DATE: August 23, 2005
TRADED: August 23, 2005
https://senshot.com/2015/05/07/throw...ssa-trade/amp/
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The day of the trade was August 23rd, 2005, and the first season after the full year lockout was about to begin. It was extremely odd timing because on the same day Hossa had signed a three-year extension with the team, and it looked like he would be staying for quite a while.
However, the extension was only so his value could improve for the Thrashers, as the Senators were looking to pry Heatley away after he wanted out of Atlanta.
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Regardless, I think the more realistic scenario is the acquiring team asks to speak to Stone and his agent prior to completing the trade, if even to get an understanding of their camp's ask, or to possibly complete an extension. That is something that happens often.