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Originally Posted by Fire
I would be very disappointed if Bouwmeester is still a member of the Flames after the deadline. He's not a winner, can't see him ever making an impact in the playoffs. I want to see guys with Chris Pronger's mental makeup on this team.
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He has high value in the summer too, though its debateable whether the extra time will mean more or less teams will be interested. With not that strong a UFA class, you'd assume more, including teams not needing that playoff push right now.
But the teams willing to pay more now to get that guy for the playoffs, may not be offering the same package at a point when all teams are tied for the 2014 Stanley Cup.
Then, will he waive in the summer to go to a team that's not a guaranteed contender?
Tough call...in no way/shape/form does Feaster give him away for nothing now. Though you never know if Feaster will even have the chance to trade him away in the summer/at the draft, either and may do whatever deal he can now for the sake of a deal to not have the lack of trading Bouwmeester being held against him at the end of this year.
Lots of factors due to the chaos and uncertainty all over the place in the organization right now. I personally think he is gone by Wed.