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Originally Posted by Niemo
I understand the idea that Ekblad being off the market "may" increase Ras' value, but I'd also challenge that with the idea that teams all have a good idea by now if they have a chance at Ekblad or not.
Its also frustrating that we "just started" seeing what's out there for Ras.......the whole idea that they JUST exchanged numbers and they had not much idea before where each party was at doesn't make much sense to me. Nothing against Conroy because I really like him, but everyone and their dog knew that this situation was coming a year ago.....and he clamors about how honest, transparent, and tight they are with each other.
I also dont think waiting = better offers. Its 50/50 at best. I wouldn't say we got killer offers for any of the guys we sold. I'm glad Hunter B. and Matvei Gridin are looking real good, otherwise the whole "5 pieces for Lindholm" narrative is looking pretty 'meh'. I mean Joni Jurmo, Kuzmenko (@ 5.5MM for another full yr) and a conditional mid pick aren't really "pieces" worth clamoring about. Throw in the Miromanovs, Grushnikovs, etc.......
At least Bahl is looking solid if we can resign him at a good price. I'm not convinced that waiting got us a better offer there either.
I'm just ranting and all over the place now. Tomorrow can't come fast enough.
Appreciate all the insider info guys!
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You need to chill out. The timing of the trade is still not important.
There are really 3 scenarios to watch out for:
1) Trade day deal because a team that is not chasing Ekblad is willing to give the Flames what they want to land a #1RD
2) UFA day deal, which may have more value because it can include an extension (trade day deals cannot include an extension)
3) Post-UFA day deal, as other RD leave the board it could leave Andersson as the last available option for the remaining teams
Right now, there are more teams in need of RHS defenders than there are available RHS defenders. Rushing the trade is not to the Flames benefit but I do agree that they want to have the trade done before camp.