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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I sincerely doubt Coleman will be moved. They see him as too important to the culture, and a guy that can stick with younger players. And there's some value in that. I don't think there have been any whispers of either side intersted in parting ways.
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It's also about opportunity and roster spots. They weren't trading him when they were fighting for the playoffs, but it is the off season now.
Do you trade Pospisil after a poor year?
Do you keep Klapka?
Do you trade Sharangovich after a poor year?
Do you extend Frost?
Conroy has shown the ability to buy low on players, doubt he sells low on anyone. At some point someone needs to go and with the cap going up I could see Coleman going as his contract is still a + contract.
I also see Huska and Conroy valuing intangibles. Pospisil is a very good skater and good on the forecheck, plays physical. Doubt he moves him for a mid-pick when he brings something to the table most the other guys don't.
There are a few wranglers that deserve a look too. Someone has to go, and a good GM needs to look at Coleman as the best option to move without killing the team. He returns more than most of the other guys in a trade too.