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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
Coleman has been the best player on the team and a great role model for younger guys. Why get rid of him?
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First of all I agree he has been the best forward, and a huge leader on this team.
Why trade him?
1. He doesn't fit this team's contending window
2. He's 32, and he's signed for 3 more years after this one, will he play at the same level when he's 35?
3. This team has several wingers that might benefit from a larger role next year: Pelletier, Coronato, and maybe Honzek/Klapka
3b. Top 9 wingers on this team next year(7-10 players fighting for 6 spots): Huberdeau, Mangiapane, Coleman, Sharangovich, Zary(unless he plays C), Pospisil, Pelletier, Coronato, Dube(?), Ruzicka(?)
4. A team might overpay