[dammage79]

We WANT Johnston, that's the main issue here. RHS Center under 25. It's obvious he fits the Flames needs to a T.

Of course we as fans are gonna talk about him even in unrealistic terms.

For me the truth of it is, Dallas didn't just Re-Sign him to a typical RFA deal, they signed him as a long term investment confident that he's their guy long term. Armed with that basic thread of information, it's extremely probable that the Stars will not entertain moving such a young player in a trade that has Rasmus Andersson in it. Heck, I'd wager if the Flames even included their own unprotected 1st in an Andersson package they would decline.

Robertson on the other hand, Dallas has let it be known they're willing to move him. There's been rumors from Serivalli and other MSM reporters that an Andersson for Robertson trade is possible 1 for 1.

So here we are. Debating about a player a team just invested heavily into as being a trade piece when we would lose our collective minds if they moved a similar player with a similar investment for a soon to be 30 year old D man with a year left on his deal.

No, Johnston by all logical metrics is not available , Robertson is for some reason.

That being said, anything can happen.