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Originally Posted by Monahammer
Disagree entirely- Reinhart, even at a good contract, will never bring the offensive driving ability that Johnny does. That is the reason for the 8th being required.
I actually see Johnny for Reinhart + 8th as being too stacked in our favor, I agree with you there. But not so substantially. Hence my proposal of Johnny + Hanifin for Reinhart+Ristolainen+8th.
Buffalo gets to upgrade on their winger for eichel (Johnny>Reinhart) and their young blueliner (hanifin>Risto) and the flames get a top 10 pick to make up the difference. Meanwhile, the flames can also go out and sign hall.
This achieves 3 important things for our squad:
- Rebalances RHS/LHS in forwards and D
- Gives us controllable assets instead of johnny
- Gives us a shot at a top centre with the 8 pick (or askarov...)
For Buffalo, it gives them two high performing american players who are familiar playing with Eichel. Hopefully enough to keep him happy, which IMO is their only focus at this point.
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This deal makes sense if you then sign Hall. But question: why doesn't Buffalo just sign Hall?