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Originally Posted by theslymonkey
How so on the Ouch?
Ferland is walking to UFA and the Flames have locked down two great players to team friendly contracts.
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Exactly. This was always about asset management.
Three years of Dougie Hamilton + Dougie Hamilton return when he doesn't sign + 1 year of Micheal Ferland + no return for Ferland + 2nd and possible 2nd
For two players taken 5th overall contributing to the core and locked down for six years on favorable contracts.
I say when Hamilton doesn't sign as they don't appear to be all that strong at retaining players (fighting the contract comparables).
I think the Canes did well with Fox as a return, but they are a year closer to coming out and he put up another solid season.