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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
I'm of a similar mindset in that I believe if the Flames are looking to add a forward via trade the only assets that we can afford to move are on the backend.
- Gio/Hamilton (elite first pairing)
- Hamonic (physical top 4 defensive dman - unique to our group)
- Valamaki (top prospect with big upside and minimal question marks)
- Andersson (top end RHed offensive prospect that looks ready)
- Kylington (elite skills and has thrived in AHL at a young age)
- Fox (RHed with highend offensive skillset, fleeing as FA is unlikely but possible)
- Kulak (top 6, home grown and young enough that he may provide more)
- Brodie (top 4 guy but Valamaki looks like he could eventually replace him)
- Stone (top 4/5 RH guy with hard shot and grit but Andersson looks ready)
If I'm going to move any of these guys I would start at the bottom of the list and work my way up. There is a line of succession in place where Valamaki and Andersson should replace Brodie and Stone.
I'm a pretty big fan of the top 8 guys on the list and hope they are all with the organization until the Fox situation forces us to make a move. Truth be told I like all 10 but feel Brodie and Stone's skillsets are the easiest to replace from within, given the prospects we have stockpiled.
I truely believe, like Nashville and Anahiem have done in recent years, that we will churn out a handful of NHL dmen in a short period of time. We would be wise to take advantage of that and use the excess to get help in other areas.
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I'd flip Kylington and Fox in your rankings.