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Originally Posted by littlereddevil
I'd try to avoid American born players if possible, especially if they'd be leaving a contender and large market like the Rangers (and remember that Miller has to re-sign after next year, so who's to say he won't try and leave after 1 season). Sure, they may not be like Gaudreau or Tkachuk, but what kind of American player would be willing to play for Calgary right now?
Personally, if I were entertaining trade offers from the Rangers, I'd be looking at Othmann as a minimum. That kid's going to be a star.
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I think Othmann could be a star or could be a dime a dozen NHL player. Lot more risk/reward with that return and one I wouldn't take with a Tkachuk trade... especially after losing Guadreau. I'd also like to see the Flames build down the middle.
I'm also not convinced you need to avoid all American players. There are countless examples of Americans signing long term in Canada. Heck Brady Tkachuk did just that. Miller would also be an RFA with no arb rights so definitely tradable if the situation became tenuous.
Having said that, if it was Schneider and Chytil that would be better but I don't see the Rangers doing that.