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Originally Posted by Flames_F.T.W
I think the important thing to remember is that we DON'T HAVE TO TRADE Gaudreau now. The idea would be to move him now if it's a slam dunk win for us. Not simply taking the best package available. Some of these offers are widely mediocre and in such cases, we'd be better off trying to squeeze Hall in and go all in for a season or two.
I'm firmly in the "trade Gaudreau this offseason" camp, but only if we come away clear winners (ie future #1 C as part of the package or a top 10 pick that would net us an elite, blue chip prospect with a VERY high floor)
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I agree with the premise of what you’ve written, but a few comments.
I’m not certain that any GM should approach trades that he needs to come away from the trade as a “clear winner”. If he does, he likely makes few trades. The Flames are likely the team who is doing the selling of Johnny, and I think their goal needs to be more in the range of “ have they done what’s best for the team long term”. The goal should be both teams being “winners”.
Secondly, if you need a blue chip prospect with a “very high floor”, you may be waiting a lifetime. Even the first pick in the draft can crash and burn. What would you consider Lafreniere’s floor to be?
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