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Originally Posted by TOfan
I think what’s interesting is that it looks like the Flames might be trying to do both.
At least in the Toffoli and Lindholm trades they brought in two guys that were in their mid-prime, let’s say, with potential to increase their value in Sharangovich and Kuzmenko. Both are now trade chips that could further be exchanged for more picks/prospects. It’s a sound strategy.
As far as the top guys/picks. I think that needs to unfold naturally. If you’re lucky enough to get some lottery luck, great. But I don’t think you can or want to bank on that as a strategy. Look at Detroit or Columbus. Both have spent more than their fair share at the bottom and neither has a top 2 pick. Admittedly Fantili is as close as you can get but I get the sense some fans want multiple top 2 or top 3 picks. That’s actually hard to plan for without completely neutering your organization.
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As long as the players we acquired and built up their value are moved and not resigned I am perfectly fine with that. If you believe you can get an asset that you can then flip for more/different types of assets go ahead.
Shara and Kuz being moved for more picks (or younger players) is exactly what they should do this season. And then in 25/26 do it again.
At that point you should have 3 top 10 picks (9th this year) - and hopefully the 24/25, 25/26 picks are both top 5. Maybe you get lucky and win a lottery. Maybe not.
Then you do a evaluation of what you have, start making Necas type acquisitions, etc.
Now personally I think its better to ensure you finish bottom 3 those years by gutting the team (I would aim for dead last to ensure you get 2nd overall worse case) - But I understand why you might not/why their existing players might keep them out of that spot
I look at this as a 4 year project minimum before you start acquiring win now assets. That would be my plan if I was running this team.