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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
The main reason you trade Rasmus this summer imo is if you think Parekh, Mews or Hunter can be top 4 dmen in the NHL. If you think that there would not be room for them for many many years if you sign Rasmus to a longterm contract.
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How? If any of those guys become a top 4 guy, it doesn't hurt to have Rasmus here to help them. You can get rid of other pieces, depth pieces that we will still need to reach the cap floor.
I just don't believe trading a top pairing defensemen, just really entering his prime, a guy who wants to stay and be part of the next contending Flames team, is the right move.
If he demands a crazy contract, or Conroy is blown away by an offer, then go for it.
There is no way anyone knows for sure any of those guys is a top 4 defensemen for at least a year, likely much longer. They can't be a factor in this decision.