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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Yeah I was going to say the fact that they got him to sign a two year deal makes him a much more attractive trade target. As for the Flames I don't see the point in trading for him at this stage of their rebuild as he's not going to help get the Flames in the playoffs over the next two years and he would be more valuable to the team when they are starting to turn the corner which will likely be after this contract expires.
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I don't get that logic. The flames should be collecting good young talent any time they can. It's not like he's a vet that you want as the final piece of the puzzle. Get him now while his value is relatively low - big contract, bad blood. Will need to give up a good prospect or two e.g. Baertschi + Granlund but good/great player > good prospect(s). There's enough depth in the Flames base to do a few upgrades line this.
(Note I don't think Baertschi + Granlund is the right deal, just picking a couple of names that people would think are overpayment when in fact rafts what it takes to get the next tier of player. Assuming you believe I'really is the next tier)