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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Wingers are always a dime a dozen. Defencemen are far more valuable if you need to trade someone. Look at the return we got for Russell a 4 or 5 defenceman compared to Hudler, our first line RW and Lady Byng winner.
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One seasons trade deadline isn't a very good measuring stick for worth. It's all about supply and demand.
I'm not familiar with Chychrun, but most defenceman take a few seasons before they are NHL ready. Hopefully if the Flames draft him, he's close.