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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I'd be very happy to get Kuemper, and less happy to get OEL (solely because of the ridiculous price tag, really).
I guess it wouldn't be too surprising to see a big trade involving OEL/Kuemper/Hall's rights coming to Calgary. What do you think we realistically give up in that scenario?
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If the rumours are true and Hall has his sites of free agency with Calgary being possible destination, I can't see his rights being more more than a conditional pick (maybe a 2021 3rd rounder if he signs before free agency).
I think OEL has negative value. His contract is abhorrent IMO, and it would also push Brodie out the door, so there is an opportunity cost there if you still want to re-sign Brodie. So from a Flames perspective, you would have to look at the trade as having Brodie out as part of it.
I'm also not sold on Kuemper. He had a great season, but was statistically on par with Raanta. It leads me to believe his success may more of a team result than individual. I would rather roll the dice with Talbot again if Kuemper was going to cost anything more than a 2nd rounder.