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Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
He's just not the type of player to lock up long-term, especially in the situation the Flames are in.
- His trade value will never be higher
- He's having a very underwhelming season after a hot start
- He's not outstanding offensively
- He's not outstanding defensively
- He's not an outstanding skater
- Really the only thing outstanding about him is his competitiveness & representing Calgary (both awesome traits obviously, but should be way at the bottom of qualities when it comes to such a contract)
- You're likely looking at locking him up till his age 36-37 season and an AAV of a #1 or #2 D-man, something that just reeks of disaster
Amazing competitor, amazing Calgarian, but not worth the risk, especially when you can get such quality assets in such a vital part of the Flames retool/rebuild
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I have to disagree with you on your assessment of Andersson's contribution to the Flames. He's playing the most, and the hardest, minutes of any D on the team, playing with a partner who is very inexperienced and would be a bottom pairing D on most other teams. The Flames have nobody who can step in and play Andersson's 20+ hard minutes every game, and probably won't for 2-3 seasons. Paired with another top pairing D, Andersson would be among the best in the league, both offensively and defensively. But that's not the kind of partner he has. Name another offensively or defensively outstanding D in the league who plays with what should be a 3rd pairing partner.
I'm not saying he should not be traded, but the trade has to be one that helps to facilitate the Flames getting a true 1C. Not just for the sake of a trade or for obtaining a middle 6 forward.