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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I don't disagree Fox could be amazing or could never play in the league. Andersen is certainly close to NHL ready but provides really solid depth for the Flames. I have a feeling Andersen could play half the season with the Flames as Hamonic and Stone have battled injuries recently.
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Thing is, in a trade, especially for a marquee forward like Duchene, you have to give to get. You have to consider both sides of the deal. For the same reasons you just listed, Colorado would also prefer Andersson. Nobody wants to trade him, and he has had a very promising developmental curve since he's been drafted. I think for a deal for Duchene, one of Valimaki, Kylington or Andersson would have to be going back. Don't think Sakic wants to take a chance on a college FA potentially not signing there (like Will Butcher a few weeks ago) especially for his most valuable trade chip.
Andersson + Gillies + Salary (Stajan)?
Don't know if that's even enough but with the season less than a week away, the time is ticking for Sakic and he might be desperate enough to pull the trigger.