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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Why not trade them before the season then
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I stated that was the intent. I don't think the Flames would get the value they need out of these guys at the draft. No one is likely to move a high pick in this draft, so they would be players you trade in season or at next deadline. The important thing is to get maximum value out of these guys. Define what that looks like and make the deal when you hit that target. Timing shouldn't matter.
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Keeping them just to trade at the deadline regardless of standing seems like the worst of both worlds (unless you hope to negotiate throughout the season but that seems weird as you know what you have in these two already)
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You trade them when you think you can get best value. To me, that is finding the best mix of prospects and picks or a cost controlled young guy that you feel is about to pop. If someone offers that before the season starts, take it and run. The extra money may allow you to pay for free agents that you can possibly flip at the deadline for more picks we desperately need. I doubt we're going to find any saviors in the free agent market so instead try and use it to find some of those extra picks the last guy traded away. Don't leave a single rock unturned as we try and retool.