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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Question : For the non tank crowd / or slower rebuild/retool crowd -
What is the argument for keeping Coleman, Backlund, Kadri (for arguments assuming he was willing to go or once his trade protection changes) , Andersson and Weegar ?
Outside of Weegar non of these players will be on the team/have any real impact when the Flames expect to compete
1. You think the Flames will compete in the next 3 seasons and we need these guys?
2. You believe the culture will fall apart if we trade them?
3. You're worried we become Buffalo for... reasons? But these guys will be old, retired or off the team anyways so not sure how they can impact that. Its the next generation that will.
EDIT 4. You believe these players will appreciate in trade value over the next few years?
I am genuinely curious how any of the over 30 guys or UFA Andersson have any impact on the Flames 3 years from now and a help create a better team in 3 years time?
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Reasons why you don't sell everyone: You can't flood the market. There are better and worse times to trade some (Coleman and Backlund are deadline guys). Sometimes they are more tradeable if you extend to a reasonable amount (this is the case with Backlund, and would be with Andersson if he signed for something nice).