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Enoch Root · 04-20-2025, 01:57 PM

I think generally, fans are way too quick to chase players out of town, in favour of kids.

However, this is a case where that is exactly the right thing to do. Andersson is a great player. But Parekh is going to be better. And Brzustewicz probably ends up as good or better than Andersson too. And even though they won't be for a while (2, 3 or even 4 years), by the time the Flames are competitive, they will be.

So paying him for a long term contract makes zero sense. Conversely, getting assets for him is exactly what they do need.

Easy decision.

04-20-2025, 01:57 PM	#4
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	I think generally, fans are way too quick to chase players out of town, in favour of kids. However, this is a case where that is exactly the right thing to do. Andersson is a great player. But Parekh is going to be better. And Brzustewicz probably ends up as good or better than Andersson too. And even though they won't be for a while (2, 3 or even 4 years), by the time the Flames are competitive, they will be. So paying him for a long term contract makes zero sense. Conversely, getting assets for him is exactly what they do need. Easy decision.