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Originally Posted by keenan87
I really hope there is a deal in place for Flames to get Neal and Vegas to get Brouwer... might even consider trading the 16th overall for that deal
Vegas takes Neal
Brouwer+16th Overall for James Neal
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I'd love to add Neal, but I don't like that deal personally.
If we deal 16th OA, I don't want the value of that asset dragged down by having Brouwer attached to it, and I also don't want it dealt for a 30+ asset who even if extended will see him as a Flame for maybe the last 5 years of his career, which would likely be the least productive of his career.
I'd rather the Flames swing for the fence with 16 OA, where if they connect that player will be just 22/23 years old 5 years from now.
If they do deal it for a player, I'd much prefer it be an impact player who is 25 or under if a forward, 27 or under if a Dman.