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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I would be willing to include a 1st, Andersson, any forward not named Gaudreau, Monahan, Lindholm, Tkachuk and Backlund... and maybe add any prospect (except Parsons - Calgary needs that bullet in their chamber) in the AHL or playing in different leagues that Calgary owns the rights to, but only if he fit-in financially on the Flames. 4 solid pieces.
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That gets the phone to go ‘click’ in your ear. The Maple Leafs aren't looking for quantity. They already have quantity out the wazoo. A number of reports indicate that they are looking for a ready-made top-pairing defenceman. The Flames haven't got anyone that fits that bill. Giordano is too old, Hanifin too unproven, Brodie too questionable defensively. Välimäki might be that player five years from now, but the Leafs want someone for their top pairing today.
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Would you trade Valimaki and a 1st?
I wouldn't but I value a young stud D over one trick pony forwards.
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I wouldn't either. I value a young stud D on his ELC
far more than a forward who's holding out for UFA money as an RFA.