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Originally Posted by Eric Vail
Trading Valimaki, Pelletier, a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th for short term solutions would hurt the Flames for a long time. If the win the cup, or even finalists, it may be worth it. If you lose in the first or second round, it hurts for many years. I'd rather roll the dice with what we have than condemn the furture of the franchise.
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The picks are spread over 2 years, and the 5th would likely be about 10 picks or less away from Arizona's 6th, so you "lose it" but you're really just dropping some spots from late 5th to early 6th round. You also get Toffoli who solves a longer term need on the RW at a great cap hit. Freeing up the cap space from Monahan now makes it easier to sign Gaudreau, Tkachuk to long term deals ext year while having room to sign Mangiapane and Kylington, even with Toffoli on the team, and bring in the big rental in Giroux.
So I don't really look at it like giving up those assets for short term solutions, but I did say I'm on team all-in.
Even just get Toffoli and a cheaper rental option and I'm happy.