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Originally Posted by Mathgod
Another solid trade. My only complaint is that the 1st is 2028, so we're looking at a player who won't play for the Flames until the 2030s. Would have preferred more salary retention for a 1st this year if possible. But maybe it wasn't on the table.
Overall good work by Conny this deadline.
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I see that as a bonus. They are trading old players to good teams, and already have a full pipe line. I'm 3-4 years, the flames could be an emerging team and the Avs might have just supplemented that with an 11th / 12th overall. It's a gamble worth taking. The 2026 would be mid to late 20s at the best in a draft where the flames already have 8 or 9 picks in the top 70.
I hope next year they can trade Coleman for a 29 1st. Keep the gravy train rolling.