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I wish people would stop reposting this guy's garbage.
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6. Everyone decided to take a deep breath and go back to their corners when Matt Duchene wasn’t traded July 1. It sounds like everyone is realizing the possibility he could start next season in Colorado. But remember this: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland was with Scott Howson in Columbus when Howson waited until July 20, 2012, to trade Rick Nash. Sometimes the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour, and MacFarland could be following that blueprint. I wouldn’t be surprised if interested parties (Boston, Columbus, Nashville, Pittsburgh, maybe Calgary) try again to see if anything shakes loose.
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So yeah, it totally could be complete rubbish - or just regurgitating of Friedman from earlier in the Summer - but I absolutely believe Tree has engaged in talks regarding Duchene, because we know just how active our GM is.
The Flames could absolutely use a C/LW with a high skill level, and if Colorado would swallow some salary, I see the Flames/Avs as a good match because the Avs are after high quality D prospects/NHL ready D-men, and we have an abundance of high quality prospects (Valimaki, Andersson, Kylington, Fox) while also having a defensive group at the NHL level that is locked up for the next 3+ years.
I think Duchene + Calgary makes a lot of sense. I see it as an LA acquiring Jeff Carter style move.