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Originally Posted by BACKCHECK!!!
I think trading Brodie would be a terrible idea.
Not because he's some kind of hockey Jesus or anything, but just because defencemen usually take 6-8 years after their draft to really hit their stride. Brodie was drafted 5 years ago, he's come along faster than most expected, and he's just making a mark in the NHL now.
Even if the Flames draft some prime defenders next year, they probably won't be at their peaks until the 2020-2022 time frame.
Brodie is the only impact defender the Flames have in an age bracket that is crucial to the rebuild.
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I'm not saying I want us to trade Brodie at all, BUT if he doesn't want to be here for some reason and won't sign then by trading him I think we will get a decent return. Best case scenario would be him signing a 2 year "hometown discount" deal and earning a reasonable contract after that. If Brodie comes out to day and says he doesn't like the direction of the team (not in public but just to Feaster) then I'm sure he would be traded and the return would include a similar defensman.