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  1. AlbertaBoy12
    True but both fox and andersson are right shots, but it never hurts to have more depth. The only position im worried about at this point is RW, in our entire system its really the only position where we are lacking guys who project as more then bottom 6 players. Of course we could move guys around or from center, but at this point its not really a big hole as I think having three pairs in the top 9 with 3 complimentary players is more then good enough. Top 9 of the future in my opinion. Gaudreau-mony-Fill in Tkachuk-Bennett-Fill in Klimchuk-Janko-Fill in Obviously klimchuk needs to stop getting injured for that to happen, but at this point having three complimentary guys to go with that group is pretty good.
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    We dont need a ton of blue chip prospects just waiting in the wings in the AAA to say the cupboards are full. I get what youre saying but that really doesnt make sense, if we had loads of blue chippers it would be a bonus for sure, but they wouldnt have spots and would be used as trade bait. At this point it would be nice to maybe have another guy or two in the system, but im happy with having Dube and Janko, among other guys who havent signed contracts yet, like Lindstrom, Mattson, Phillips or even Ruzicka this year. Those guys are all decent to have in the system for the forward group. Also I guess it depends how you feel about Mangiapane(he had a good first year), Pribyl(the flames seem high on him), and Tuulola(although not sure things are looking great for him)
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    Im not sure they walk away necessarily. I guess it really depends how things shake out in a few years, maybe we move on from gio who knows
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    Interesting article on flames from 80 feet reference the progression of our D corp over time. http://www.flamesfrom80feet.ca/2017/06/six-year-plan-two-new-additions.html<------For anyone interested. A little clipping from the article. 2017-18 Giordano (33) - Hamilton (24) Brodie (27) - Hamonic (27) 2018-19 Giordano (34) - Hamilton (25) Brodie (28) - Hamonic (28) 2019-20 Giordano (35) - Hamilton (26) Brodie (29) - Hamonic (29) 2020-21 Brodie (30) - Hamilton (27) Giordano (36) - Andersson (23) 2021-22 Valimaki (23) - Brodie (31) Giordano (37) - Andersson (24) 2022-23 Valimaki (24) - Andersson (25) Brodie (32) - Fox (24) Not a sure thing obviously, but the future could be interesting.
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    If this hamonic deal is for real, which no reason to believe it isent. Do we have a great top 4 now or what?
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    I think this whole toughness thing is overstated, pittsburgh doesnt have a "tough guy", they have kunitz who stirs the pot and theres plenty of other guys that dont have tough guys. Toughness is a great attribute to have, but with ferland, gio isent afraid to drop them, brouwer has been in fights, I really wouldnt be that concerned. If you are referring to a D men thats tough to play against in his own zone, gio fits that mold, hamilton has had his moments but really id like to see stone brought back for that reason, but im not overly worried about it.
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    Ive said it before but I really think andersson has a chance to make the top 4 but it really depends on what he does this summer. I know BT said in one of his interviews its hard to jump into the top 4 and he doesnt see it, but im really hoping. I still think we make a trade for a guy but who knows as of right now.
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    I posted in the draft thread, but I really wonder if signing stone depends on who they draft or if they make a trade. It sounds like they see andersson in a third pairng role, so I guess it depends if they see stone in the top 4 or not.
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    I honestly think the only reason is because he plays a crap ton every night.
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    I really dont see us being in on a trade for hjalmarsson if he was being traded, I think hes going to cost way too much especially being traded within the western conference. I think chicago will do what they always do and find a way to keep everyone. While I agree he may be the cheapest #4 in terms of cap hit, I dont think franson will be that much more expensive. Obviously franson isent at the same level, but I think he will be a better acquisition for us in free agency, or trading for someone that vegas selects.
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    well I think thats a good plan, as alot of people are seeing either parsons or gillies as a #1, so no point in using that kind of pick as well for a goalie.
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    Im curious why we would want to see raanta or grubauer here at the cost of #16, id be ok with using the #16 pick to acquire a top 4 d man but to acquire another goalie, when we already have parsons and gillies coming, I think we should pass. I would have taken a stab at one of those two for the same deal we got smith for, but for a first rounder and probably more which it sounds like was the asking price ill take a pass.
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    They did expose him yeah, but I guess the price of a trade might have been too rich for the flames which is totally fair in my opinion. The lists can be found here. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl-reveals-protection-lists-ahead-of-expansion-draft-1.782246
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    Holy crap you live to post another day.
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    That must be why we traded for him, just so we can win in Anaheim.
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    Yes its a conditional 3rd and the condition is we make the playoffs, if we make the playoffs it becomes a 2nd. It was reported by elliotte friedman on twitter, I just cant link the tweet.
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    IT was reported the condition is on the flames making the playoffs, so unless we collapse it will be a 2nd.
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    I dont really agree with that, just because a player goes back for his 4th year doesnt mean hes not going to sign, bill arnold is a recent example for the flames. The flames could have easily brought back elliott in my opinion, while smith is an upgrade, giving up hickey and a 2nd just doesnt make sense to me either.
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    You know? do you have the inside track on hickey, or is he your friend/family? Hickey was a great young d man and all indications were that he was coming here, this way too much to pay for a stop gap. It would make me feel less negative, but still giving up hickey and a 2nd(im going to assume we make the playoffs), is beyond frustrating for a stop gap. But if smith comes here and shows well, maybe we will all be less upset.
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    I agree. I dont like the deal that much, hickey and a 2nd rounder for smith basically.
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    bob mckenzie reporting ari retains 25% of smith for hickey and conditional 3rd rounder....
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    It really doesnt make sense in my opinion, unless arizona is asking us to take him off their hands, I dont see him as a huge upgrade on elliott.
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    Its a bit of a upgrade, but mike smith hasent exactly had great seasons the past few years obviously being in arizona has not helped that. But I would hope we arent giving up a ton for a 35 year old making that much a year, if anything maybe we get something coming with mike smith.
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    Well if you trust ray ferraro hopefully that settles the debate on him coming here.
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    I dont think it really makes a difference if we protect elliott or johnson if we have to protect one, the odds of them getting taken are minimial and they become UFAs july 1st, so really not the end of the world.
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