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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc
If the Flames are at 4 and Bennett, Reinhart and Ekblad are gone and they like Ritchie, is it worth trading down a couple of spots to pick him up? Would any of the teams below them be likely to pick him?
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Canucks.
I would be open to the idea of trading Sven+our 2nd for floridas pick. From all accounts Florida is looking for more NHL ready prospects, and looking to compete sooner. Especially with the "Luongo window". I'd even consider a trade of Sven+Wotherspoon/Sieloff. The flames are deep in left wing prospects, and Sven has been passed by at least 2 players (Gaudreau and Monahan) as our top prospect.
I also think that this rebuild is further along than expected. I still see close to 1/3 of the roster turned over. Mostly because of age, contract and size. At this point I believe that after the summer, the "tear-down" phase will be complete, and the build up stage will be ready to begin next summer. Don't get me wrong, I still feel like next year will see a small regression, specifically after the loss of a few vets (Cammy, Wideman, Jones and/or Hudler possibly) but what I have seen this year, more than the wins, is accountability, compete and progression from the young players who suited up. I almost wish we had a 25-28man roster next season because so many players are ready and close to graduation.