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Originally Posted by TOfan
Eric D said it best after the Flames season in an article he had written about the Flames and their options with the core. In discussing a potential Gaudreau to Philadelphia trade, ‘...anyone floating Couturier is probably dreaming in technicolor’. I’ll agree with the HHOF journalist on this one. Couturier, along with Provorov and Hart, is among the least likely to be traded from Philadelphia. They move quite a few others before they move Couturier. It makes no sense given where they are right now.
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If we are trading Gaudreau, we don't settle for a Plan B return in Konecny, the ask is Couturier.
Of the top 20 centers in the league (NHL.com), 17 were drafted by their current team. The other 3 were traded/UFA. These types of players rarely if ever, hit the market. If it is indeed Philly we are talking to, you target Couturier and add a 2nd or a prospect like Kylington, or both to get it done. I wouldn't even be that mad if Tre did Gaudreau + 2021 1st. There are certain players that you do overpay for and I think Couturier is one of them.