This is one of the best drafts we've had ever. Still can't believe we landed Dougie!
When rumours came out after the season that Dougie might be moved, I couldn't fathom that we could've packaged something without moving one of the young core pieces or moving heaven and earth for him. I was thinking that if he was still not signed by July 1, we definitely need to put an offer sheet together for $7.3 per for 5yrs and the compensation would be absolutely worth it. He just fits so perfectly with what the Flames need and right in the young core.
Now we upgraded the 3rd rounder to a 2nd rounder but it also gives us a much broader scope of contract $$ and term we can work with Dougie's camp. A long term deal would be ideal - 7 years is the max I believe since he wasn't on our roster at the trade deadline. $6-6.5m for 7yrs is very doable, but if we did that for the offer sheet it would be at least the next tier of compensation going back, so we'd lose an extra 1st as a result. Therefore, this trade works perfectly.
What I wonder is why some people have voted for the last 2 options - not trying to pick a fight, but more about what their reservations or concerns are regarding this move.
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