The timing actually is pretty good for the Flames. If they trade him now, he could go to a bad team trying to get on track or to a playoff team. If they had to wait until the deadline, they are only trading him to Stanley Cup contenders. It’s a much wider market that could drive up the trade value.
I love Big Z but I don’t think he’s going to turn around a bad team’s fortunes. Getting a second round pick + from a bad team is a lot better than from a playoff team.
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