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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Looking at this team on LW moving forward.
Hudler signed for 3 more years
Glenross signed for 2 more years
Both of these guys are top 6 forwards. Hudler would be tougher to move and Glencross appears to be part of the solution and here to stay in management's eyes.
Prospects:
Sven
Johnny
Klimchuck
alll have top 6 potential with Sven as early as this year, Johnny in the next year or 2 and Klimchuck in the next 2-3 years.
I don't see room for Cammy long term. He is one of my favorite Flames, he scores nice goals, and is great in his media interviews. Considering he will be getting lots of opportunity this year and he has been solid in his return to Calgary I would not be surprised to see him on a 30G, 65pt pace at the deadline. He might get the Flames a good prospect or 1st round pick. The Flames should be moving him based on his potential trade value, age, cost on next contract, and most importantly the pipeline is stocked with small skilled LW
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I agree that we have lots of good looking prospects in the pipeline, but how many 1st rounders/prospects become perennial 60+ point producers? Especially with the Flames history, I'm not throwing all my eggs into the prospect basket.
We need to keep at least a few top end guys, and with all the comments on here about Cammy's work ethic, professionalism, dedication to the team, etc. I couldn't agree more that he should be our next captain.
What message does it send to the youngsters that may be buying a home and starting a family in Calgary, that the minute you are a top end player expect to be thrown into trade discussions and shipped out of town? Another 1st round pick (from a top team = 25th - 30th overall pick) does nothing but add more risk and uncertainty to the future. You already have a guy who embodies the culture and work ethic you want in your hockey team, why trade him? Build a team that is reflective of it's captain.
Personally, I'd rather trade a guy like Glencross (inconsistent, bad attitude at times/bad penalties at times), or Stempniak (not captain material) if, as an organization we decide that we MUST trade more veterans.