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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I think I'd do a Gio for Hamonic trade. Taveres is in his prime, so Isles are more of a cup contender than the Flames right now, and Calgary going forward with Hamonic, Hamilton, and Brodie all signed for 15M combined for the next 3 or 4 years is awesome.
Think Isles would be open to getting a vet like Gio to add to their line up.
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I disagree. I think this would work out for the Flames more than the Isles. The Isles would be getting a 32 year old with a dodgy injury record and what looks to be(how they might view it) a declining level of play. All that for a guy who has just signed a new long term, high level AAV. I don't think they would touch Gio, I think the conversation starts and ends with Brodie.
Because, think about it, had people suggested this in the summer, I reckon most of CP would have vetoed it straight away. But now, people are far more open to it and I think that is telling. I think for that reason, Snow doesn't do it.
I really don't think we'll be major players in this one, not unless Snow wants Wideman or Russell.
I think Winnipeg would be wise to pursue a Byfuglien swap. I seriously doubt he signs in Winnipeg for next season, plus his constant indiscretions on the ice surely must be wearing thin on the Jets management. So trading him now and getting a younger, cheaper player in return must be pretty appealing. As for the Isles, they get a tough, big guy back who can easily handle top 2/4 minutes and gives them a fair bit of offence as well. Works for both parties, but depends if Snow wants an exact swap or not. Would he risk acquiring a guy who may well hit the RFA market next summer?