I think that the Flames are playing the long game... perfectly:
1) Trade for Dougie
2) Sign him long term
3) Use this as leverage to get Freddie and his club interested in trading with Calgary
4) Acquire Freddie, who has a higher ceiling than Dougie in 4 years
5) Sign Freddie for 8 years reasonably
6) Have 4 years of all-star Freddie
7) Green
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