I think a lot depends on the needs of those who are going to be going after the assets we have. A lot of teams are only an injury away from needing to pull the trigger on any one of the assets we are trying to move.
Like others have said, Anderson is the obvious one that needs to be moved sooner than later since he is like one poster stated, an injury away from getting us nothing in return. If this could be done before the trade deadline, that would be ideal, but as long as Anderson continues to play decently, his stock will remain solid if not go up as the trade deadline approaches. Conroy shouldn't take the first deal that comes across, but his goal is to maximize the return and the market.
Coleman is likely a trade deadline candidate for sure, especially if he continues to lead in scoring and keeps on track for 30+ goals ... that is an awesome piece for some team to add giving them a playoff push and performer.
Kadri is an enigma for me. For one, he is likely the most sought after of the three we are trying trade, but at the same time, has expressed on multiple occasions that he loves Calgary - sometimes hard to find these days (loyalty from a player). Also, we don't have breaking down the door prospect in the AHL ready to take his place - we have our draft picks doing great things, but likely 1 - 2 years away from that.
If Conroy is able to get a prospect that is close to knocking down the door, go ahead and get the best package we can for him. Otherwise, I am cool having him remaining a Flame and providing that leadership and bridge to the young guys getting their opportunities.
We should be able to get some good returns for these assets to further help the rebuild.
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