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Caged Great · 12-01-2015, 02:59 AM

The Flames will take a massive step backwards if any of the 5 current big players on the team are dealt. Any trade involving Monahan, Bennett, Gaudreau, Brodie or Hamilton is a loss, it would be a massive downgrade.

Getting Stamkos for Monahan in a 1 for 1 trade is actually a bad move. The Flames are not going to be a cup team for 2 seasons. Stamkos is in his prime now and will begin his descent in 4-5 years, just like Iginla post 2008. The Flames window as it sits now is likely 2017-2024. Stamkos will be 34 in 2024. Monahan though will be 30 and still in his prime. Stamkos would shorten our window by at least 2,3 maybe 4 years depending on how injury prone he is.

12-01-2015, 02:59 AM	#3650
Caged Great Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	The Flames will take a massive step backwards if any of the 5 current big players on the team are dealt. Any trade involving Monahan, Bennett, Gaudreau, Brodie or Hamilton is a loss, it would be a massive downgrade. Getting Stamkos for Monahan in a 1 for 1 trade is actually a bad move. The Flames are not going to be a cup team for 2 seasons. Stamkos is in his prime now and will begin his descent in 4-5 years, just like Iginla post 2008. The Flames window as it sits now is likely 2017-2024. Stamkos will be 34 in 2024. Monahan though will be 30 and still in his prime. Stamkos would shorten our window by at least 2,3 maybe 4 years depending on how injury prone he is. __________________ Fireside Chat - The #1 Flames Fan Podcast - FiresideChat.ca Last edited by Caged Great; 12-01-2015 at 03:02 AM.