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Originally Posted by genetic_phreek
Flames would not be needing to add if Trading Gaudreau for Konecny.
Just for perspective, what would you think 1 year of Gaudreau is worth to most teams right now?
If Gaudreau was traded next year before trade deadline, he's still commanding a 1st rd pick +.
This trade deadline he's still getting half a year, plus next year. There's certainly more value and he's not a rental type player. The only leverage Philly would ever have on this deal is that Gaudreau grew up a fan and is from the area.
I'm a huge fan of Konecny and love his style of play, which I also think would suit our team better than Gaudreau, but Gaudreau's worth is not equal to Konecny, it's worth much more.
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Next year Gaudreau can pretty much designate where he wants to go, if anywhere, so his price will reflect that. He has a 5 team trade list. So he lists Philly, Edmonton and three other teams that can't afford him or don't want or need him. Philly says "I'll give you a second and some junk players".