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Ferarri · 11-30-2023, 10:14 PM

For the GM it sounds like the most appealing part was the cap space and the asset they coveted the most. Pinder from barn burner called the trade “light” and you would have hoped for a second considering you paid a third to get him when he was a less established/valued commodity. One could argue that is a stretch given his UFA status but the acquired pick in 2026 doesn’t scream value.

I know the Flames value the opportunity bring up some more youth and the cap flexibility but you have to wonder if a better deal was to be made down the road. Perhaps their hands were forced given his presence in the locker room but I think there is legitimacy in some of the complaints on lack of value to a division rival.

Let’s hope there is a follow up plan to this move that can tie some of the pieces together and justify the timing/return.

11-30-2023, 10:14 PM	#546
Ferarri First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2007 Exp:	For the GM it sounds like the most appealing part was the cap space and the asset they coveted the most. Pinder from barn burner called the trade “light” and you would have hoped for a second considering you paid a third to get him when he was a less established/valued commodity. One could argue that is a stretch given his UFA status but the acquired pick in 2026 doesn’t scream value. I know the Flames value the opportunity bring up some more youth and the cap flexibility but you have to wonder if a better deal was to be made down the road. Perhaps their hands were forced given his presence in the locker room but I think there is legitimacy in some of the complaints on lack of value to a division rival. Let’s hope there is a follow up plan to this move that can tie some of the pieces together and justify the timing/return.