Feels like most trade proposals include Dube in them. I understand it because of the season he has had when we all expected/hoped he would take a big step this year. I know you have to give up something of value in order to get something in NHL trades but I’m concerned with trading Dube.
The flames have a frustrating record when it comes to losing guys with his skillset (smaller players with offensive upside with fantastic speed) right before they break out… St. Louis, Lombardi (hit injury issues later but had a great first season after he left the flames), Byron and Bennett (though not small). Of course, every player is unique and he may never be as good as any of those players. It’s probably just my own bias as a flames fan to think this will happen with every promising young player that the flames lose.
I have liked his game since toffoli joined the team and I also liked his game when he played centre for a while in the fall. I’m hoping he finds his consistency and isn’t traded before that happens. Loved his performance in the bubble a couple years ago and he’s a physical player so I think his game translates well in the playoffs.
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