I think it is pretty clear through this exercise that Philly is really not a great trading partner for the Flames when it comes to Gaudreau. For those folks that are extremely high on Frost, or Patrick or Drugs it makes sense.
I like the deal Damage provided a lot more than the OP but the Flames still give up the best player (almost a certainty in a Gaudreau trade) and don’t get back an elite prospect while also giving up Kylington who has intriguing upside. I know Damage is extremely high on Patrick but due to injury history I think he is heading straight to being a bust. Frost hasn’t made the NHL full time despite being drafted 3 years ago. His skating has been questioned which is concerning when thinking he will translate his immense skill against NHL players.
If Philly is a partner Konecny needs to be a part of the conversation. If not then the Flames should move on to one of the other 29 teams they can negotiate a trade with
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