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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I agree, I wouldn't do it if I were the Flames, but value wise, both are about the same. You have Drouin who was taken 3rd overall in what was considered a deep draft vs. Bennett who was taken 4th overall a year later in what was considered a somewhat weaker draft. Both have accomplished about the same in the NHL.
So really, if the Flames aren't going to have Bennett on the table, Yzerman doesn't deal with the Flames. IMO, there is no chance he would give up Drouin for Ferland and Wideman, that just doesn't make any sense.
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The deep draft vs shallow draft comment is irrelevant. Drouin was a high pick where there were better options in the top 15 where Bennett when 4th in a draft that was very top heavy. Just because a player like Dominwas available at 12 in 2013 and the Canucks had to settle for Virtanen at 6 in 2014 doesn't make Drouin any more highly touted than Bennett.
I agree with you that Yzerman doesn't need to take Ferland or Wideman but I disagree that he is going to get a comparable player in return. It is like Snow asking for Brodie or Hamilton in a Hamonic trade. The team where the player demands the trade rarely win.
I don't think the flames have the assets but look at what Turris got that is closer to the return than a legit top young player going the other way.