https://twitter.com/user/status/1993077416525455428
This is a strange quote from Dreger and it did stick out to me in that episode of barnburner. Trading those two players would signal we're rebuilding in the context of this roster in my opinion. Whats his definition of full rebuild? I think most fans would be pretty happy if this were the case, who else would you need to move? Looking at the core of vets on this team you've got:
- Kadri (hopefully moved before deadline)
- Andersson (hopefully moved before deadline)
- Coleman (hopefully moved before deadline, probably the "maybe some other pieces" Dreger refers to in the quote)
- Huberdeau (not seen as a piece of the core when in contention window, but we're all aware it's a hard contract to move)
- Weegar (Likely not being traded anytime soon, but could before end of contract + we do need some leadership on the blueline)
- Backlund (could have been moved last season, but after signing the extension in the summer he'll likely retire a Flame. Not the end of the world IMO)
If Kadri, Andersson, and Coleman were all traded this season that would certainly move the needle enough for me to regain confidence in what direction the team is going. I don't think anyone is expecting a complete firesale and then us icing a team of u23 players.