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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
I suspect the likelihood that Ryan Smith bought a hockey team to move it to Utah to sit on assets while waiting for the perfect time to try to make the playoffs is quite low. Add in the fact that the West is quite weak this year and I fully expect them to trade future assets away at the deadline for players that could help them this year (and potentially beyond).
I would be very surprised if a team that has 27 million in cap space next offseason and only a couple players of substance to sign does not try to add at least one winger and one dman this season before the trade deadline and trades picks and prospects to acquire those players. I could be wrong but most teams that are close to the playoffs, have an excess of picks and prospects and have an owner who has made it clear that he wants a winner don’t sit around and wait.
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Even if you’re right, doubt GMBA wants to pay for Andersson (pending UFA) or an aging Kadri if he is going to pay up the assets mentioned. MAYBE Coleman, but you’re not getting a top prospect for Coleman.
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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Desnoyer is a key peice for Utah as he projects to be a 2 way star rather than just an offensive star.
I don't think Utah is a great trade partner, unless Weegar wants to go there. I think they need more vets that play a PK role and D.
Coleman 50% RS and Weegar
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Crouse, Lamoureux, top 10 protected 26 1st, 2nd in 27
I think this is about what we get. Not sure if I'm a fan of the return either.
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Okay, if we’re trading Weegar we better be getting a hell of a lot more than that. Especially since Weegar would be playing with Sergachev. I definitely would be asking about Tij if Weegs ever was a rumor to Utah.