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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Gee - did Keumper play a big role in the Avs win? Lekhonen? Toews? 1st and 2nd round picks traded for these guys.
In the last 20 years three 26OAs have made an impact in the NHL. Trading that level of pick is not a huge gamble.
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Colorado spent the lowest first pick in the NHL on a goalie because they are structured to value goaltending and D the most, then build out from there. It's not like they spent it on an older winger.
Kuemper could have another 6-8 years on him, and most importantly, he is a proven tournament player that raises his level of play under pressure.
The Flames consider D/G last, and don't factor in playoff performance at all. Leading them to Toffoli.
If we were stacked with D and playoff performers and first in the NHL and the acquisition target were more appropriate then yeah maybe this would be a different conversation