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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
Is there even a point in discussing a top 4 dman at the deadline, since one of those top 4 players will inevitably end up in Vegas a few months later?
Don't think we are past the point of being sellers at the deadline just yet. Even if the Flames are in a tenuous spot I'd still like to see Wideman, Engelland, and possibly Elliott moved for picks and/or prospects.
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Not really.
Bottom line is the types of players we need should only be coming from within our system. The trade and UFA market should be almost exclusively for 2nd tier players. Getting top end players by that means hindrances your team long term either in the form of cap space (UFA) or assets (trade). Both scenarios are very rarely a success. You're better to focus on developing star talent from your prospect base than to go chasing it through secondary markets.
Hamilton trades are a rare breed. And it's the only type (outside of unloading dead weight) that the Flames should be making IMO.