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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
If Rossi is truly on the market for so little as the rumor suggests, you have to at LEAST drive up the price for Vancouver to overpay. I think Rossi would be a great addition to to this team, especially in the top 6. We still could use a top 6 center behind Kadri. Backlund is regressing, and Frost has a lot to go. Acquiring Rossi would be a great move and grabbing a player that was formerly a top 10 pick and someone that realistically should have gone higher in that deep draft year.
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The contract factors in though. Huberdeau is still a good player, but he is worthless in a trade due to his contract.
Rossi for 18 is worth it, if his contract ask is reasonable. But if you have to commit 8 years at $9 mil or more, you might want to consider walking away.
Or if he wants 3 years around $7.5 mil, this deal doesn't help the Flames long term, and he has a lot of control next contract negotiation. A valuable asset right when the new building is opening that we could lose or re-sign to a terrible deal.
I get Frost isn't as good, but if he is willing to commit 6 years around $5 mil, then he is a good option with less risk, and you get to keep 18.