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Originally Posted by Rick M.
I think he’s potentially the powerplay QB we need. Also, if we’re terrified that every college prospect will bolt, why draft any of them?
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I don't know that any team is "terrified" that "every" college draft pick won't sign, but lets be real here....it happens. That should not prevent a team from drafting them to begin with however. As we see right now, they can still be used as assets to get something you need.
You have the kid for a couple years before you need to sign him to assure they are part of the long term. If you don't get them signed in that time frame though, you have to be pragmatic about things and realize they could walk for nothing. Sometimes that doesnt matter, but in the case of a guy like Fox, it matters a whole bunch.
Treliving and company have very likely figured out if he will sign or not and when he would be willing to do that. If he isn't willing to do so this year, then you have to look at dealing him either now or over the summer. His value to the Flames isn't just what he might do IF he is a member of the club, he also allows them to deal from a strength.