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Originally Posted by transplant99
Thank you.
So much I read/hear that they "cant trade these guys when their in a playoff spot".
Why not?
Playoff spot or not, this team is in no way, shape, or form going to do any damage in the playoffs should they get there.
Why not maximize your asset base by dealing any pending UFA when those guys aren't part of a team that has a chance? Its not like you cant revisit signing them in the off season if you so choose.
Trade em both, get decent returns for them ( and thats not hard to do) and you have more bullets in the chamber to go fishing with in the off season. Get another lower tier Dman as part of the return on one of them if needed to fill out the roster.
Core players are another concern all together and really should only be dealt with in June as well.
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I get trading them if they are not in a playoff spot but you can't trade both of them for futures if they are in a playoff spot. Its a horrible message to the young guys. If anything you'll see players watning out of Calgary, if they go that route. This young group needs playoff experience.
I'm in the position that you sell if your out, you stand pat as a bubble team, and you add if you pretty sure your going to make it. Or if its a hockey trade for a top 6 forward with term that will help you in the future also.