Can't quote P-Nuts for some reason...
Look, I agree with you on Andersson - he should have been traded last season. However, I don't he should have been traded simply because of the leverage he is using. The reason why I (and many) kept wanting to see him traded was because the cap was tight for everyone, and that was a sweet-heart team-friendly deal. Much like part of Hamonic's valuation when the Flames traded for him was that perceived team-friendly deal.
As for Coleman - why the rush? He isn't moving the needle here. I want top picks, but Coleman is an ideal vet to have around. If Backlund leaves, he would be my first choice for captain (though his contract length would stop me from choosing him). He is a solid vet that helps young players learn how to play the right way. Consummate vet.
What he doesn't have is a sweet-heart deal. What he doesn't have is more value this season than next, even if he picks his spot. I am sure he would be happy picking one of 5 or 6 teams, and maybe nobody really wants to extend him anyway given his age. Maybe they want to see what he looks like on the team before committing. Let's say there is a difference in valuation - it isn't much. I would be surprised if Coleman returned a 1st. I think his value might be lower this off-season actually. Players like him aren't usually sought after with term. It happens, but it isn't the case usually.
Andersson was a different story - part of his value was the contract that he was on.
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