dirty12
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I'm not too sure the price will be driven down. I understand what you are saying and in a pure supply-demand scenario, that is accurate. In this case I see the prices holding firm with less players moving. Under your scenario it would mean all the players would end up being moved at market price and I don't see spots for them all. Therefore, I see the best of them moving for what is normal market price but a few teams holding the bag on players less desired.
If I were a GM and I value Maksimovitch as the 4th best OA available and I can get him slightly cheaper than the best OA I believe is available, I still take my first choice. The value gap would have to be wide for me to dip down the list to save assets.
In saying that, I believe him to be in the top 5 OA skaters on the potential available list. As such, I feel he would be traded at a good value regardless.
Salinitri went for two 2nds and a 4th. I believe that is the floor for a good OA. So, regardless of market conditions at the deadline, I can't see Erie not getting at least that for him and I'd be surprised if that was all they got.
I think Oshawa & Soo would prefer to sell if an ideal deal presented itself; but, some teams (Oshawa/Peterborough/Soo/Sudbury) might buy at slightly discounted prices if there ends up to be a surplus near the deadline.