The problem that the Flames have (if you can call it a problem) is Valimaki. In order to maximize his potential he is going to have to start showing something at the highest level. Unfortunately for him, Mackey is a well rounded defenseman. With not a lot of holes in his game, I could see him becoming a Sutter favorite for the bottom pairing really quickly.
Do you trade Valimaki while he has decent value as a chip, or do you keep him as the Stockton #1D and bring him up for injury replacement? He might not even get that chance, as I can guarantee that Tre brings in a Stone or Stone-like 7D.
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