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Originally Posted by YyjFlames
No, it wouldn't be stupid. Parekh's ceiling is objectively Dahlin--nearly a point per game defender who is defensively responsible and physical.
Dahlin shoots, he hits, he defends, he blocks shots, he puts up close to a point per game and a positive +/- on a basement dweller of a garbage team.
He's only 24 and signed to a fair contract for his production for the next six years.
As much as I really like Parekh and what he's doing, he's still only a prospect and absolutely is not a lock to be even as good as Dahlin. Sure, there's a small chance Parekh becomes a better overall defender and a smaller chance he's the next Bobby Orr, but it's far from guaranteed.
Dahlin is already arguably the best defender in the NHL. Trading a blue chip prospect for him wouldn't be stupid.
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If the Flames were 3 years ahead in their rebuild, I'd be down with this. But for now, no need to fast track whatever it is we're building, as we've barely begun laying the foundation.