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Originally Posted by HartAttack
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.
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You trade him because more than likely he wants no part on waiting close to 4 years to make it back to the post season. Yes we need veterans, but you can't force them to stay just because you want them to.
Edmonton takes a lot of licks on CP for not having good veterans on their team durring their many rebuilds. They tried to get veterans or keep veterans, but most good quality veterans want nothing to do with a long rebuild.
If Cammi did want to stay ( i highly doubt it) he would want to be paid a lot to forgo playoff years. I would think it would cost close to $6 million a year for him to even consider staying.