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Originally Posted by edslunch
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)
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I'd have to agree that trading for him at this point doesn't make sense. We would have him for two years where were likely not going to make the playoffs and then we risk losing him after that for nothing. I also think it would take quite a bit more than Baertschi and Granlund.