There is 0 emotion in why I think the Flames should keep Colborne. As Vinny mentioned, he's a big body which we need. That alone is a good reason to keep him in the fold. As for better players emerging, if that happens then great but it hasn't yet so there's no big rush. If that happens and he isn't a fit on any lines then it only makes sense to trade him. As of now, no player has took a position from him so trading him before it happens is a bad idea.
Point being, you don't trade a player unless a player steps up and replaces him. Trading a player in hopes that a rookie replaces him is "the grass is always greener" mentality and will lead to failure. Colborne like everyone else are just players on the team, if it makes sense to trade any of them because it benefits the team then it should be done.
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