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Originally Posted by IgiTang
Wow... Not knocking anyone's thoughts on picking up Gagner. But what does it say about our organizational need for someone to play on that line. To consider picking up Gagner off waivers to slot in for a top line RW.
This team needs a bonafide topline guy to play with JG and Money.
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The problem is, you only get a bonafide top line guy by either developing one, trading for one, or signing one in the off-season. To be able to trade for one, you give up good assets (ie. 1st round pick, A level prospect, etc).
Flames are in a position right now where they're contending for a playoff spot, but also should be patient in not giving up long term assets as they're not cup contenders.
So picking up Gagner is more of a shot in the dark option, but it's something that you can explore without giving up anything if you feel he has the potential.
Personally, like I mentioned previously, I only do it if we can trade the Flyers Raymond.