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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Check out the links I added in my post.
According the author's methodology, he would argue that the Flames are actually overpaying in my proposal (according to recent history of what it takes to move up).
I think it's close to fair, but obviously it would take some tinkering, but it's close IMO.
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I would rather look at a proposal that helps the Lightning "Win Now" and help the Flames "Build for the future". Giving up our 2014 first round pick really does not sit well with me. I would avoid that at all costs unless the other team is looking to overpay us.
If the Lightning have given up on Lindback, perhaps we can swap them MacDonald to be a veteran backup to Bishop. Then maybe we offer to eat some of their salary and take Salo off of their hands? If Wideman decides that he doesn't want to be a part of a rebuild then he could be the main part of the trade from the Flames.
To the Lightning:
Wideman (Flames keep $2m of his salary)
MacDonald
Flames 2013 3rd round pick
To the Flames:
Lightning 2013 1st round pick
Salo
Lindback
That gives the Flames a better pick for the future, gives the Lightning an upgrade on D and a better backup with $1M more cap space.