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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
So they need to get worse? They need to trade one of their best forwards for prospects? The lottery no longer guarantees you draft top two if you finish bottom of the league so tanking isn't as amazing as when they Oilers did it. Look at where they picked this year after finishing last. Tanking is now even more unreliable than it was before.
They cannot afford to trade Duchene for prospects. The GM can't do it. I doubt ownership would allow it. Sends the worst message to fans. Prospects are a total gamble unless they are the most blue chip prospects out there. They need something proven. They have to get somebody back who can play in the NHL and make an impact next year. I'm absolutely shocked how many of you want to be blind to that reality. Deny it all you want but trading Duchene for prospects will never happen.
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What do the Aves exactly want? Nobody seems to know!
Teams have offered prospects and been turned back.
Teams have offered picks and been turned back.
Isles offered a "win now" dMan under a great contract, and a 1st and we're told to take a hike.
What are the parameters here? Hate to guess a return if you don't know what you are shooting for.
I like Duchene, but a franchise player he is not. For all he has done, many are unclear as to his best position.
Honestly, even if I was interested I would have moved on. I think most GMs have as well.
If he is moved, I doubt the package of Hamonic +1st (if true) will be beat.