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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
I hope to god we wouldn't be giving up 27 + 35 for a goalie, none of the ones rumored to be available are worth that cost IMO. Obviously it is in our best interest to have Dallas win, but I think 35+ either the FLA, DAL 2nd or a prospect could get it done without us needing the Dallas 1st.
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I agree that is a lot to give up.
However, if it means a better, more suitable player, I would consider it.
With a bit more light shed on the expansion draft, Pittsburgh has a dilemma. If I were them, I would want to protect Murray before MAF.
However, for the right price, I would be willing to go the other way. Would you rather have Murray, or MAF plus a couple picks?
Again for the right price, I might be more inclined to move Murray.
What about on the Flames' side? #27 and #35 is a lot to give up. However, I look at it as 2 of Poirier, Shinkaruk and Klimchuk (because that is about the kind of player you're looking at for those picks).
If the Flames could walk out of the draft with a top 6 pick, Murray, and the later round picks, I would consider that a massive win for the team.
Adding a young stud (such as, but not necessarily Murray - maybe it's another, similar player) would really solidify the Flames in net:
Murray
Ortio
Gillies
McDonald
Schneider
Yes, lacking in experience, but I am not worried about this next season anyway. I am more concerned with long term.
If the Flames add a top 6 forward (first pick) and a solid, ready to start, goalie out of the draft, that is a huge win IMO.