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Originally Posted by dammage79
Same thing was said at the Lindholm trade. Seemed to work just fine. And yes that was technically a rebuild trade on a rebuild trade which is kind of what the Flames are doing right now as well
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The Flames are not rebuilding. They re-tooled because they were forced to, but didn't trade current production for future potential, which would be rebuilding.
Lindholm also had a decent track record when he was acquired. He was seen as a player that could contribute immediately. It was fortuitous circumstance that his offense increased quickly, but even the status quo from him would have still made it a good deal for the Flames at the time. If Kakko were to be acquired and had the same production as he has had, that would be a bad deal. For the Flames to win the deal, he would really need to step it up. Which he might, but assuming he will doesn't seem like a sound strategy for a team which wants a window right now.