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Originally Posted by jg13
I actually wouldn't be shocked if Bennett and Puljujarvi were part of a deal as much as CP would not be satisfied, The Flames still draft #6 and might be very high on Brown/Keller to replace Bennett at C.
There's a fair chance Puljujarvi is ready to step into the lineup and produce as much as Bennett would next season given his size and the fact he's been playing against men the last 2 seasons.
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Bennett plays a style of game that the Flames management covet. He just turned 20 and is poised to have a breakout season. Why would the Flames trade him for a winger that has never played in the NHL that is about to have knee surgery?
Then we get into the talk of Columbus wanting to dump Hartnell or Clarkson in the deal. Bennett is already worth more than Puljujarvi so how can they dump a bad contract as well?
If the Flames get the 3rd pick it is going to be a trade up scenario. Of course I don't know that for sure but logic and common sense point to that being the method they use to get the pick.