Because there is no value smaller than that above free? It's a cent coin. You can try to find a bank that will process a $0.005 transfer, but it probably won't be worth the hassle. He was free a week ago, wasn't needed then, now an injury happened, the Ducks needed someone, made the call, and paid the minimum above free, basically to have the freedom to assign him where they need him right away, which they would not have had had they taken the free version.
The bold should be in the OP. Some are acting like it's unheard of for players that were just waived to be traded. Good move for both teams. Toronto clears a contract and a player they don't need. Anaheim gains a strong AHL goalie for their farm team, who is missing their top two goalies. Win-win.
I'd get the reaction if we just traded a mid round pick or something, but FFS, it's a 7th rounder 2 drafts from now...
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