There is a real danger in keeping Hartley:
1) Veteran UFA's will likely not want to sign with the Flames to play for Hartley.
2) The Flames will tank again and get another lottery pick. That might seem to be a good idea.... 3 top picks in a row.... but that is getting close to the Oiler scenario and it might be hard to stop at 3.
I think there was a reason that Hartley was not in the NHL for 6 years.
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