I think the Flames are two years away from being able to make a trade like this. They need to focus on building assets through draft picks and some trades. In the meantime, they can fill some holes with UFA's for a couple of years and ease some of their young players
Don't get me wrong, I think Seguin is the real deal and will be a good player. However, the Flames can't afford to package two of Baertschi, Gaudreau and Brodie because it puts them in a position where they can't trade for players to support a player like Seguin. Timing is just not right in my opinion unless Boston is willing to listen to a lowball offer that includes our 22 and a prospect. I highly doubt that though.
|