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Originally Posted by 868904
The Flames also have a bunch of guys in Stockton who are probably close to providing what Jooris brings right now. I think Agostino and Hamilton could get an extended look now and Hathaway and Elson are also both energy type players similar to Jooris who could see some NHL time. That's not even mentioning centres like Shore and Arnold. If the Flames feel that these guys are ready to be the 13th forward, then it makes sense to trade Jooris for a pick. Moving Hathaway or Elson up, also gives more ice time to the next wave of Carroll and Smith. Moving Agostino and Hamilton up, also gives Poirier and Klimchuk more ice in their roles.
I value what Jooris brings too, but if you have similar guys pushing, eventually you will lose some to waivers, so you might as well get something for them.
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Why does no one mention Grant? He's an AHL all star, one of the top goals per game pace in the AHL, big, strong, good on faceoffs. Seems like an ideal 4th line player for us next year. UFA but we can re-sign him.