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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
He probably gets traded in the next week and unfortunately for Calgary that’s probably not a good thing for if they want to acquire him.
Going to be tough to move the pieces off the current roster to weaken your team for 14 days while he has to quarantine.
I am intrigued by what happens to the asking price now. Too many teams are interested still for it to come down, but I do think quitting on his teammates like that may cause some teams to hesitate in upping their offer and going all in on PLD.
Two weeks ago I was comfortable with Monahan and a 1st, but honestly that even feels like too much now based on how he’s performed/quit on his team this season.
One thing I don’t understand is if he wanted out that badly why even sign the contract. Just stay home, wait it out, and make them trade you as an RFA.
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If you can make a deal where Hanifin and Bennett are the pieces going to Columbus, the Flames can survive without them until the new players arrive. I don't view either player as being a straw that stirs the drink here in Calgary and their absence from the lineup would not be significantly felt. We fortunately have depth on the blueline to cover Hanifin for a short period. Having the luxury of having Mackey, Kylington, and Stone available makes the loss of Hanifin much easier to take. Bennett's departure would be hardly felt as Ryan would slot into the lineup. If they really need some physicality it can be provided by Rinaldo or Ritchie. The most important thing of this trade is the fact that the team depth is being used and the Flames wouldn't feel the pinch.