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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Flames despite being one of the worst teams in the league actually have a defense in the top third of the league when Brodie is healthy. Smid and Engelland have both looked good and neither would be a healthy scratch if we weren't so deep. Both can play regularly in the top 6 in the NHL no question. That's why they are valuable. They are veterans, they have size, they play physical, Smid blocks shots, they are solid. Those types of players are valuable at the deadline. The issue is that some teams may be sticky for the cap next year. But I'd say if teams have been scouting Smid and Engelland they would be seeing solid, veteran play and most teams want to stock up on d-men heading into their cup room.
Some fans seem to think these guys have negative value. I'm pretty sure they have positive value. It might not be outrageous but I think we'd get something for them (3rd-4th round pick seems reasonable)
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They will have value - next year on expiring deals. Cap space next season will make teams think twice about adding these deals, unless corresponding money is sent back. If teams want to send money and term back along with a pick, hope treliving considers it.