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etdpratt · 04-01-2013, 08:10 PM

I am one of the few here that started out upset when I first saw the trade, but now I am fine with it and look at the potential going forward.

There is no way you are going to get a great prospect and a pick for a guy with a large cap hit based on his production and consistency on defense. Jay was great this year, and he only has one year left on his contract. He was going to leave anyway, and right now he had the most trade value he has had since becoming a flame. We now have 3, 1st round picks in what is likely the deepest draft since 2003.

Also, the Cundari kid looks to be a solid defensive prospect that will be given NHL minutes in the next year or two, and has potential to be a top 4 defenseman.

Lastly, we have a ton of cap room, and we know the flames are an organization that will spend money in the future. We have more flexibility then ever.

I am happy about the trade because of the pick and the salary we shed, and the potential of the Cundari kid. I hope others agree.

04-01-2013, 08:10 PM	#279
etdpratt Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jul 2009 Exp:	Am I one of the only ones? I am one of the few here that started out upset when I first saw the trade, but now I am fine with it and look at the potential going forward. There is no way you are going to get a great prospect and a pick for a guy with a large cap hit based on his production and consistency on defense. Jay was great this year, and he only has one year left on his contract. He was going to leave anyway, and right now he had the most trade value he has had since becoming a flame. We now have 3, 1st round picks in what is likely the deepest draft since 2003. Also, the Cundari kid looks to be a solid defensive prospect that will be given NHL minutes in the next year or two, and has potential to be a top 4 defenseman. Lastly, we have a ton of cap room, and we know the flames are an organization that will spend money in the future. We have more flexibility then ever. I am happy about the trade because of the pick and the salary we shed, and the potential of the Cundari kid. I hope others agree.