For me, with respect to the Andersson trade, the return mattered. (And IMO, was more than adequate, in that regard). And I think Coleman should only be traded for a worthy return (or it can wait until next year).
However, I feel differently about a Kadri trade. I don't think the actual return is as crucial as it is with the others. I think there are two things about it which trump the return:
1) his age: he is closer to the proverbial cliff than the other guys, and there is a higher risk that he falls off it. And when it comes to that, being a year early is better than being a day late. So get what you can, while you can.
2) (maybe more importantly) its effect on the Flames' fortunes. Trading Andersson weakens the team, there is no question about it. No doubt they will continue to work hard though, and guys will step up, to hold things together for a while. But if/when you add Kadri to that, I think you get to a point where things really start to unravel. Taking out your best Dman is going to affect things. Taking out your best C is going to affect things. But take out both? That is going to have a huge impact on their play, this year and next.
I think trading Kadri has a huge impact on where we draft, this year and next, so just get it done. Even if the return is just okay. Not saying give him away, but anything reasonable will do on this one, because the result on draft position is going to be real.
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