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Originally Posted by activeStick
The other reality that some aren't realizing is that if the Flames start moving guys like Lindholm, Hanifin, Zadorov for mostly picks and very young prospects, other guys like Andersson will ask for a trade. Guy is in his prime and a legit top pair defenceman. Makes no sense for him to stick around for 5-6 years for the re-tool/re-build to start producing results when he'd be 33.
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Which is why the Flames will favour young guys that can step into the lineup, vs just picks.
If they keep adding guys that contribute to positive play, like Zary and Pospisil are, that will keep guys engaged, and wanting to stay.