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Originally Posted by IgiTang
What I don't understand is why Yzerman would be willing to move him right now?
They have a legit chance of going deep in the playoffs again next year. This year they proved they can do it without Stammer.
Why lose your #1 goalie and then be in the search for a #1 goalie. Vasilevsky is not ready to take the #1 job. He needs a bit more seasoning.
The only way I see Steve Yzerman trading Bishop to the Flames is for #6 this year.
BT better not do it.. and I don't think he would. Yzerman won't do the deal for less.
So, by deduction, this rumour is dead IMO.
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1. They can get more for him now with a full season ahead
2. Whether its this year or next, Vasi is going to be the guy
3. They can get some less expensive goalie to pair with Vasi (ie. maybe they could be a landing spot for Kuemper, with some assets obtained for Bishop)?
I think they only trade him now if they get an enticing return. They don't have to trade him. But they are going to have face reality at some point that he's not part of the future. Better get something for him and start grooming Vasi to be the starter.