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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Mainly just opportunity cost. They've essentially used up 5M+whatever they sign Frost for on this, when it could be used elsewhere to acquire a first, prospects, etc. for taking on bad expiring deals. Cap space is a valuable asset, that's a big part of what they gave up here given the term Farabee is on. I don't think he's very good, despite the optimism about this from some corners. I am higher on Frost from the times I've watched Philly.
I don't think it's a bad trade, I just think it's a high risk high reward trade, which is a fine strategy IMO.
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With the cap going up, the money can be discounted a bit. It's two unproven NHLers for 2 decent first rounders who've played in the league consistently for a few years, still with upside.
The opportunity cost in not getting Frost and Farabee to get instead 2 1st round picks (would never get that) who may or may not turn out like Frost and Farabee have, down the road in 6 or 7 years, doesn't seem all that attractive as a risk, nevermind the timeline between now and then.
As Flames fans we'd be thrilled if we had our first rounders from 2017 and 2018 (we had none) still on the team and contributing the past years as Frost and Farabee did.