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Originally Posted by Sofa GM
Thats comical, Tre can be his so-called wizard self elsewhere. Although he has had a tougher start to the season than he would like, he still is very effective, and I expect that to turn around.
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Agreed. If Treliving really wants Kadri, he can pay a fair price for him. I don’t think the flames are in any rush to trade him - especially with how well the team is playing and how much the flames need centres in the organization.
I know things change as the season goes along and more players become available… but what centres are likely to be available in trade this year leading up to the deadline? Are they better than Kadri? What will they cost to acquire in comparison to Kadri? I’m not asking for the Flames to acquire - I’m asking based on what options Treliving will have if he’s not willing to pay a fair price for Kadri. This year, teams like Chicago, San Jose and Anaheim either don’t have those players to trade or are no longer looking to tear down because they want to start getting better.
I suppose the leafs could go after Cozens… also signed long term to what, right now, looks like a bad contract. But is only 22 years old so the age problem isn’t there. He has the potential to pop in a new situation. However, the cost to acquire would be more than Kadri. I think Buffalo would require Cowan + 1st round pick.