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Originally Posted by Vinny01
The offer in the rumorbreak tweet gives the Caps more than Ovi's current worth. I think some people view his value based off the past. I don't think he carries much more value than Kessel at this point and he was moved (salary retained) for a couple nice prospects, a pick and cap dump.
I think Bennett could break out for 50-60pts next year. Too soon for the Flames to cut bait but if they did he should not be traded for a 32 year old making $9.5M
Caps come out of that deal with $7M in cap space (assume Bennett signs for $2.5) they get a 21 year old former top 4 pick coming off a typical sophomore slump, a solid D prospect and multiple 1sts. Way too much for an aging winger. This isn't a top Dman or centre here this is a winger that is the 4th highest cap hit in the league and could not get his team beyond the 2nd round throughout his prime
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We're just going to have to agree to disagree on this one I guess.
This a 6'3" 240lbs man who skates like the wind, hits like a mack truck and scores 33 goals in a "down" season. 6 Richard's and 3 Hart's. The greatest goal scorer of our generation.
I'm ok giving up a few futures for the legit opportunity to have this team go from the walking stage to the running stage over the next 4 seasons. Plus, 4 years from now, the only member s of the Flames current core who would be 30 or older are Gio, Backlund and Brodie (who would be just turning 30), so it wouldn't be the last of our opportunity to compete. We'd STILL have a strong core at that point to retool with.
Although, I have to reiterate, I'd be scared ####less of the Russian factor, and the Olympics and all that.