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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Dream trade I know it will never happen but I think the value is maybe in the realm?
To Stars: Andersson, Coleman (both 50% retained) VGK 1st
To Ducks: Robertson, Pospisil
To Flames: McTavish
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Seems pretty fair. Flames are definitely giving up a lot but it takes an overpay to get young centers like McTavish.
Trying to think of it in the equivalent of the picks the flames could get for those players at the trade deadline:
Andersson (50% retained) = 1st round pick + 2nd round pick + 3rd round pick
Coleman (50% retained) = 2nd round pick
Posposil (50% retained) = 2nd round pick + 3rd round pick
If those estimates on pick value are correct, the flames are giving up the opportunity at the following picks in exchange for McTavish:
1st round pick
1st round pick
2nd round pick
2nd round pick
2nd round pick
3rd round pick
3rd round pick
That is a haul of picks that being given up. I understand that it’s not actually those picks that are being traded but I think it’s reasonable to say those are the picks the flames could have if they didn’t do the trade and just sold those players at the trade deadline this year. It’s the opportunity cost. Not saying it’s a bad trade for the flames to make but you would have to be sure McTavish is gong to be a #1 center.