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Originally Posted by Mattman
Just gonna pitch a little something and make it clear from the start: I am not advocating any of these guys be traded other than the fact they offer value in a trade.
Kylington, Andersson, Valimaki and Fox I would all put in the B+ range for defensive prospects. I would love it if they all panned out but realistically you can't bank on that happening. I don't think Hamilton, Giordano or Hamonic are going anywhere fast, and Kulak and Stone are solid for us on the bottom pairing. Our defense is stacked on paper and if we can find a team willing to bite on these prospects why not use that to find some top 6 talent.
Package that along with another roster player. Let's say Frolik, Bennett, or Brodie.
-Valimaki, Kylington, Fox, or Andersson
-Frolik, Bennett, or Brodie
-1st, 2nd or 3rd
Pick one of each and that's a could become a pretty enticing package for a GM willing to trade away top 6 talent.
I'm not thinking of a specific player but someone such as Wayne Simmonds (1 year, $3.95mil), David Pasternak (6 years, $6.66mil) or Mark Stone (RFA). Someone who can handle the heat and be a game changer in Calgary.
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Other GM's do not see those 4 as B+ prospects. (I doubt most Flames fans thinks they are B+ prospects)
If they are all B+, you keep them, trade your other D, and laugh for the next 10 years having 4 young top 4 D.
Do you really believe Frolik, Kylington, and a pick is getting you Stone or Pasternak? (Or Equiv)