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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Do you have the same skepticism for the comments by the GM who just traded the guy?
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I think that is abundantly fair. So, at the end of the day we have a situation in which we don't know a good deal about Fox's intentions to sign with the Flames—one way or the other.
What we are left with is the value of the player. I think Fox is a terrific prospect with a pretty bright NHL future. I will say that his distinction as a NCAA prospect playing his third season, and the fact that he is racking up points in the historically weaker ECAC probably diminish his value as an asset somewhat. But even then, this is a top prospect from the organization, and this was part of the price to secure two players under the age of 24-years-old and still under contract control. One of which is now among the top forwards in Calgary, and the other who is a key component to the critical second defence pairing.
The cost was very high. But certainly worth it even if Fox turns out to be a great NHLer.