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Originally Posted by edslunch
The GM should be trying to upgrade talent on the team every single day. If they get a chance take it they might not get it again. Two years is a long time. Team moves in the right direction, he gets a great role, likes the city and his teammates maybe he stays. If not sell him at the deadline. Risk yes but I want the GM to take risks. Holding on to prospects is also a risk. Proven talent/best player in the deal is the better path
Edit: obviously you don't take a truly stupid deal to do this
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He should be trying to upgrade the team but not at the expense of the future. The goal is to win the cup. That's almost guaranteed to not happen over the next two years. The return you'd get at the deadline would be nothing compared to what you'd have to give up now. Vanek deal comes to mind. If you can land him without giving up Monahan, Bennett, Gaudreau, 2015 1st sure but I doubt Colorado even starts negotiating without one of those pieces included. Gio could probably get it done but if were trading Gio Id want much more guarnatee than 2 years of service.