[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

The trade you propose is terrible and would never happen so people are ripping it. I think everyone on this board knows what a conditional draft pick is, but the leafs would never make that trade so in my opinion it is a moot point.

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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

That's my point. It's a good proposal from the Flames POV, despite how EV made it sound like the scorpion was on crack for suggesting it.

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Originally Posted by dammage79

No, I'm saying you make a trade if the right one presents itself. And, if you were to make such a trade for a UFA, you know full well they'll get permission to talk extension before pulling the trigger.

It's not the first time that'll happen and it won't certainly be the last. Again, why compete with the few teams that will vie for a players services if the cost to sign and trade a player is a 3rd round pick in a weak draft. Guarantee you get the guy you want.

Like I said, explore all your options.

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Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto

Teams do it all the time. The Flames gave up assets for Bouwmeester and Wideman only days before they were to become UFA. What's the matter with doing it a few months before UFA?

And these are all hypotheticals. That means that they don't actually mean anything. The Scorpion doesn't have the authority to make real trades.

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Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I really like the idea of getting a young goalie with upside, but definitely wait until summer!

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