Byram would be an interesting supplemental piece but subjective opinion is that in some of the proposals seems like he's one of those players who is massively overrated due to his draft slot. Consideration of that should go out the window when a player is evaluated and would think pro scouts do that.
Any other 23 year old dman who puts up 13 points in 46 games, isn't great in his own end and has missed most of the last 3 season due to injury on a 4 million dollar a year ticket isn't bringing in a 3rd let alone a 1st.
I wouldn't be surprised if he's on a contending roster if a team walks away from his qualifying offer next season, he's got a make or break 12 months coming up.
I'm one of those who thinks the flames should never deal with the oilers in these circumstances unless you're throwing them an anchor, but Broberg is a way more valuable piece for me and I don't even think he's that amazing. At least he is durable and on a reasonable ticket.
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