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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
IF IF IF he decides not to sign we have all summer to deal his rights. They are worth at least a 2nd and probably more.
But that's a big IF. Why don't we wait a day or two and see before going off the deep end about squandering assets, mistakes, etc.
So many premature statements.
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If he chooses not to sign, I honestly think the chances he is dealt are around 0%. Why would another team trade for his rights when they could just try to sign him for free in August? If this was a Connor/Gaudreau level prospect I could see it, but I'm not sure other teams will be eager to give up an asset for a prospect like Jankowski.
Another team also won't been keen to trade a better asset than 51st overall for Jankowski IMO. They run the risk of losing Jankowski for the 51st overall, but trading a better asset for the opportunity. It doesn't really make sense.
Also, why would Treliving bother? He knows he gets the 51st overall pick already. If he trades him for another 2nd instead, he risks it being a worse 2nd. There's just no incentive either way IMO. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, when was the last time a pending UFA college player was traded? I can't think of one off the top of my head.