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Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO
I think people under-estimate Porier. For me, he is the most un-tradeable non-NHL asset. We need more of him in the system. I understand the value in OEL, but I would rather have Porier than Kessel, Lucic, or whatever other NHL asset out there.
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I would say Gillies is more untradable, since he's one of the best goaltending prospects in hockey. Poirier is good, but he's not one of the best forward prospects in hockey. Plus, Gillies is the Flames' closest thing to an elite goalie of the future. Porier is behind other young offensive starts (Johnny, Monny, Sam) on the Flames.
Basically, forward prospects are easier to acquire than goalie prospects who are already a good chunk through their development.