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Originally Posted by keenan87
Personally, I think outside of Flames fans, every other fan will say they would rather have Johansen over Gaudreau.
Gaudreau is good but he still has a lot of question marks sorrounding him and I would rather have Johansen who has already played a few seasons in the NHL and is coming of a 30 goal season and 63 points. He is 6'3 220 Pounds.
Keep in mind we might center depth but you can never have enough of it. Sam Bennett can easily be moved to the wing down the road.
As for the 1st round pick, you need to give up value to get value and I think the Flames will be picking in the 10-15 range in 2016. Maybe I am just a huge fan of Johansen because he is big, proven and young.
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I guess we'll agree to disagree. I too like Johanssen's game, and he'd no doubt be the 1st line center on our team, 6'3, 220 lbs and a right handed shot would definitely meet the Flames' needs. But like I said, not at the expense of Johnny G.
If you wanted me to make a counter proposal, I'd give the Jackets Backlund + Sven + a 2015 2nd (and maybe another plus). Not sure the Jackets would do it, but they already have having enough trouble signing Johanssen a decent contract. I'd easily give him a 6 x 6 on the Flames.