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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
Since when is sign-and-trade a thing in the NHL. I know in the NBA it happens occasionally but when was the last time it happened in the NHL?
Just let the player go to free agency and you either sign him or you don't.
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Only the Canes can sign him to a 8 year deal.
The win-win-win scenario being:
1. Dougie gets an 8 year deal
2. His new team gets a more manageable AAV on a 8 year deal vs a 7 year deal
3. Canes get assets for a UFA and facilitating the deal
It almost happened with the Isles and Leafs with Tavares, but because Tavares took so long in his decision, there wasn't enough time to pull off the deal before free agency began.