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Originally Posted by flamesgod
I agree with this. The reason I feel the Flames should try trade Gaudreau in the off season is strictly asset management. If the Flames can sign Hall, keeping Gaudreau seems a little silly when you consider contract status and from all reports his willingness to return when his contract expires.
I'd also like to be able to put some money into the blueline. That's where my trading Ryan stance is coming from.
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Really depends on what's coming back IMO. The Flames should definitely go after Hall, but only trade Gaudreau if it makes the team better. Just trading him off for some meh prospects or a late 1st doesn't make much sense. The Flames will always be able to get those kind of assets for Gaudreau, even just before he becomes a UFA.
I do agree with trading Ryan. Mostly to free up cap space. Plus it's time for Bennett to take a larger role on the team. Having him stapled to a line with Jankowski shouldn't be an option. Bennett should be in the role Ryan is in right now, where he essentially lead the bottom 6 with time on the #2 PP unit.