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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Right but their contention window is going to be when a bunch of players who aren’t even drafted yet hit their primes.
An extra top-32 18 year old (++) is worth more than Noah Hanifin for the long term success of the Calgary Flames.
If Andersson wants to stay, keep him in the summer, or trade him with an extension in place for a 1st and two 2nds like every other player of his calibre gets traded for.
They already have Weegar for the “wizened vet D”.
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Those are nothing more than a bunch of ‘maybes’.
I’m skepticial that a first round pick, mid at best and likely late, plus a prospect is better for the Flames long term, as you’ve put it. I think a lot of people undervalue what a D man at Hanifin’s age and experience is worth. They’d be fortunate to see that first round pick and/or prospect turn out to be as useful as Hanifin.
The Flames are already on their way. They have several young players/prospects that look to be valuable pieces. I agree they are lacking a top/blue chip/franchise level talent but it seems to me they could have a good shot at acquiring one at this years draft.
In any event, if history is any indication, this team will continue to try and walk the razors edge of rebuilding while maintaining a competitive team. Competitive in the sense that they will not liquidate their assets and accept losing.