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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Rantanen was traded because he his contract was expiring and they weren't going to be able to afford him in Colorado.
It literally has nothing to do with the Flames' situation. Andersson is the only vet on an expiring contract (apart from Backlund who probably has very low value other than a rental for a playoff team). All the other guys are harder to move due to term or NTC/NMCs.
And we've gotten plenty of value from trading veterans over the last few years. To say otherwise is just being obtuse. Timing is everything with these kinds of trades, and there's plenty of runway left before Andersson's contract expires.
Look, if you're going to barrage the forums with the same points over and over, you at least have to make sense or be consistent.
Also...WTF does Florida have to do with anything here? apples and oranges. Yes, they let some players go, but they also re-signed a LOT of players and kept a good core together long term.
I just have a lot of trouble following your logic.
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I have a hard time articulating my point sometimes. But the main thing is just that vet players shouldn't be untouchable, especially when you're rebuilding.
I have no problem with you as a poster so I don't want to argue with you. Have a good day.