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Originally Posted by D as in David
If Conroy can get a late 2nd for Mangiapane without retention, what is Kuzmenko's worth? Mangiapane did have good underlying numbers but hasn't been able to regain his scoring touch. Does a potential 40 goal scored in Kuz with questionable defensive skills get the Flames more?
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I don't see any playoff team wanting to pick up Kuzmenko, which really limits his value. As a powerplay specialist who has significant defensive liabilities I think that he is worth a mid to late second round pick.
The players who get a kings ransom at the trade deadline are players like Coleman or Foligno, where there is a history of playoff performance or a toughness that is appreciated in the playoffs.