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Originally Posted by Bingo
The asset management win is hard to ignore though.
If Gaudreau leaves Calgary in two years for nothing, then signing Hall and getting some young pieces for Gaudreau is a pretty big window extending win for the Flames ... and that's not anti-Gaudreau.
I don't like signing seven year 8 figure deals for anyone, but at least if the asset is free, and it creates another big asset being traded for a haul of futures you push the franchise forward.
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If we do manage to sign Hall, I think we retain Gaudreau through the '20/'21 season. To have that level of depth would be championship-caliber. If things don't work out, you can then pivot by moving Gaudreau at the '21 draft, where the acquiring team can then extend him.
Plus, having Gaudreau would undoubtedly be part of the appeal for Hall to sign here.