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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Of all the options provided by the OP, no, I do not believe that any of these players will be traded. The Flames are not going to move any one of their core pieces, and they will neither move out any of their players currently playing in the top nine / top four unless it provides a clear upgrade in a player coming in for the playoffs. I just don't think that sort of a trade will be available: Acquiring a replacement for Wideman or Engelland will likely cost more than the Flames will be willing to spend now. I expect more change at the draft and in the summer than I do at the TD.
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Agree that better trades will be available at the draft but as a general rule, draft picks get undervalued at the deadline and then overvalued at the draft. I just don't believe this team is nearly good enough to be standing pat at the deadline so although I don't believe you build a champion by selling off players every year Iwould be shocked if Flames move no one as you predict.