Quoting: kous
That does not mean it can't happen. Prior to Tkachuk no one in the NHL had completed a sign and trade that allowed the player to get the extra year.
If a team has decided they are going to trade a player and allowing another team to negotiate a deal prior to the trade will bring back a better return why not do it?
Maybe, maybe not. Why would any team want to sign Nylander to an eight year deal which would end at the age of 36.
He's the problem with allowing a star player, on a Cup contending team, with one year on his deal, to negotiate with another team.
So the Leafs call Nylander into the office. "We want your sorry ass outta town. We don't want you any more. So hurry up and sign a contract with Seattle so we can trade you. Of course if you can't come to an agreement with Seattle, you're welcome back to the Leaf family, for a Cup run."
Now, do you understand why I don't think there has ever been a situation where a Cup contending team allows a player to negotiate a contract with a star player one year away from his contract ending.
Here's my take....On CapFriendly, can't think of a good trade.....add extension to it.