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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Trading Brodie in a one for one deal doesn't really help the Flames all that much.
They have 4-6 roster spots needing a substantial upgrade.
If you're going to move a defender in a one for one scenario in order to get a prime piece back it will be Giordano or Hamilton.
If you're dealing Brodie, the Flames will want a couple of depth pieces in return.
Quality depth, not warm bodies.
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I would agree if Brodie can only get you a third line winger. I wouldn't agree if Brodie gets you a top six winger.
A top six winger fills a bigger hole creating trickle down that leaves the new gap near the bottom and much easier to fill with younger players.
The Flames current top six forwards are easy to count; Monahan, Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Backlund. They need to add to that.
Their middle six players of Frolik, Bennett and Ferland are fine if they are third line players, but a problem in the top three as has been forced last year.
But add a guy to that group of four and the trickle down actually leaves you in much better shape.