Malkin doesn't put us over the top in two years when we really need that trade to pay off. Our younger guys will be equal to his skill level or better, given that Malkin will be on the wrong-side of 30 at that point. Don't get me wrong - he'll still be extremely good, but not worth the cost it would be to get him here.
May as well try to poach a guy of his ilk in the off-season. I have no doubt players are going to start wanting to play in Calgary with our upward trend.
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