If Bennett could put it all together, he would be a force.
But the Gilmour comparison I still don't quite see, but you can see the determination and desire, just not the will, yet.
I cringe at the thought of moving a Fox or a Dube, but reality is that Bennett, Fox and Dube aren't the player that Pasternak is, today.
They may become that quality of player but they are not yet, obviously.
But if Boston is Gavin. Troubles signing him and the acquisition cost is that of a Bennett and Fox or Dube, or all 3 for example, Boston considers it.
This is not a case of mortgaging the future either. The Flames have some great prospects in the system and to add a top flight RW who is proven, is a huge add.
Reality is, the Flames are set on D for a few years and Fox may consider this a huge obstacle for his path to the NHL, especially if Andersson or Kylington or both make the jump to the NHL in the next 2-3 years.
Instead of looking at it as a today trade, how would it impact the big picture.
I don't think moving a Bennett + Fox( who may go UFA when all is said and done, and if I were him I would strongly consider it) hurts the Flames future.
Janko becomes the next up and coming Center and in 3-5 years Ruzicka or someone else may step up.
I think Brad has to seriously consider trying to make a move for Pastrnak.
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