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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Cozens, 8 and Jokinarju is not a strong return for Monahan and Hanifin. I think that trade makes Calgary significantly worse in short term which I don’t think is the game plan.
If they are flipping Gaudreau for Point then signing Hall we have a different story.
In my opinion this team is in no position to trade Monahan unless he is part of a package for a clear immediate upgrade. The only reason Gaudreau can be moved is because there is a good chance to sign Hall and Tkachuk is on the team so we would have 3 top line LW.
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I agree that the Flames are unlikely to trade Monahan as it weakens the team short term, my point was that if the Flames lay an egg in the playoffs again, maybe the front office decides the core is rotten and they need to do a major retool. In the unlikely scenario they do that, then Monahan to Buffalo makes sense.
I disagree that the return I suggested isn't a strong one.
That's a 7th overall from last year who is a very high end C prospect
That's the 8th overall from the upcoming draft
That's a late 1st round pick from 2017 who as a RHD and still just 21 has already played over 100 NHL games and looked good playing 17-18 minutes per night.
Maybe I'm out to lunch, but I figure that's a stellar return. Yes, it weakens the roster immediately, but it's a futures package so that's not a surprise. Maybe you can get the Sabres to add another piece like Mittelstadt.