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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
That's pretty bad for Calgary. first of all, we can't keep giving away 1st round picks. Second Bob's a UFA at the end of the season so this does nothing to solve the goaltending problems beyond this year.
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Well, yes we CAN keep giving away first round picks, and depending on what quality of starter we want, we have to be willing to part with one.
The second point is pretty easily worked out before the trade.
I’m all for not giving away big assets to find a Grade A goaltender, but I at least hope those who think that’s the way forward also know that the risk of not finding that goaltender increase dramatically. Waiting until free agency means you run the risk of getting nobody, and acquiring someone signed beyond this year likely means you’re giving up big assets. There is a chance we get lucky on either account, but it’s a chance, not something to put any confidence in.