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Originally Posted by Duffalufagus
Several teams did not spend what I would call big assets. SJ/Nash/Peg got value imo.
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I agree. They did get value. But I also think they spent what I consider limited assets on rentals (except for Granlund). I doubt those teams will be able to re-sign those players that they acquired. And both San Jose and Winnipeg are facing big cap-crunches this season if they plan on keeping their core together.
San Jose has virtually spent all their picks and quality prospects in the last two years and could still get bounced in the first round facing Vegas. Especially with their goaltending.
Not saying these teams didn’t get decent value in some cases... But they did spend virtually all they had left to spend in the near future. The flames are still a powerhouse in the West and they have currency to use at the draft, free agency, and trade deadline next year. At which point the flames could feasibly go after a player like Hall.
Treliving could potentially package a late first round pick (hopefully 31st overall) + Brodie into a top 15 pick in the draft... getting a potential impact player that’s cost-controlled for years to come.
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