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Originally Posted by Jason14h
I don't think we should trade for a rental as next year we may actually have a better chance assuming some prospects graduate and we get a full year of everyone playing together and OK back with the team. This team doesn't seem like a team that is really a threat to do much this year.
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I agree. This team would need to get hot to prove they can make a run with a rental. If not they should look at an RFA or no trades.
IMO the best fit for this team is Timo Meier. If the Flames could trade Lucic they could easily add him. I know he as a big QO next year but that worked out ok for the Flames with Tkachuk. Worst case scenario is he takes the QO or we offer team arbitration and try another sign and trade deal in the summer with Meier. IMO this is the type of player that has potential to move the needle and either re-signs in the summer or we can recover some of the lost assets by trading him in the summer.
If the Flames can't move Lucic they could trade or place Kylington in LTIR on trade deadline day. That might allow them space to squeeze in Meier at the dealine without salary retained.
At this rate though, the best bet is to sell or just keep all our young assets. It's just looking more and more like a team that isn't quite there to make a cup run.