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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I'd offer Monahan for Thomas +
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If we're going to move Monahan I think it has to be in a deal where we get some that can help out immediately, then a player for the long term. Thomas is obviously a long term player, but then you have to add in a player that balances salary and is a short term guy. Who would that be? The only big salary they have up front they would likely be inclined to move would be Perron, and he had a NTC. Making a deal with the Blues could be very difficult.
I do like the suggestion that came up earlier this week with Monahan going to Ottawa. I think they have pieces that could work for the Flames. Pinto appears to be a long term piece, so they just have to land on the shorter term player. Connor Brown keeps coming up, and I think that is a decent fit. Is the salary enough of a balance for Ottawa? If the Flames really want to make some change they could go for Colin White (3rd line center) and then move Backlund in another deal for help elsewhere. I would be happy with both as the Flames net a good young player and use their cap effectively to improve the team. I see a better fit here.