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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I value Andersson right now as two first round picks (obviously in the bottom 3rd of the round). So something like: 1st, 2nd + B Prospect that will likely just fizzle out.
I hope what happens is that he goes to a team for a protected first who then tumble down and the pick gets protected, and then gets unprotected the following year and they still suck. One lottery ticket (plus the extras) for Dupont please! Yeah, good luck predicting that, but it is a nice dream.
1st + 2nd+ 'B' prospect. Or 1st + 'A' prospect. Or Andersson for blue-chip prospect (that's probably not an option unless the Flames add). Will be interesting to see this trade play-out. One more exciting development to follow this off-season.
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The Flames need to avoid the package proposals and push for the blue-chip trade. Andersson has great value but the position needs to be that we want the best C possible and avoid spare parts. If the Flames need to add to make it happen, fine, but the deal should essentially be Andersson+ for a C.
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Originally Posted by dammage79
Oilfan who has ties to SJ has them going after Andersson as their plan B if they cannot land Ekblad in FA.
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Pair him with Andersson to SJ and I think you can get a really nice package in return. I've spammed it a bit here and other thread but Filip Bystedt is a big focal point for me on acquiring. Big fast skilled C who is in the right age group. Has a hard nose for the net and finding open ice in front of the crease.
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Bystedt is a good option. However, I think he is on the same level as Bourque who may be an easier/cheaper acquisition through an offer sheet. I feel like any potential Andersson trade should aim higher.
Either way, the Sharks definitely have too much C depth and it is going to become a problem for them as none of these 1st round drafted players are going to want to stay 3rd or 4th liners and at some point some of these players who were natural Cs are going to get annoyed at being forced to the wings (especially if they feel that playing wing reduces their career value / earnings).
I think this is the reason why the Sharks pick may be available. If they cannot get Schaefer then it makes sense for them to trade the pick to get what they need to build up their D group. They need immediate top pairing D help as well as future top 4 quality RD prospects.
Trading Andersson within the division would be tough.