I trade him. I open the market early, and I create the biggest bidding war possible. My job as the GM is to look after the best interests of my ownership group, not just for this season, but also going forward.

A cup run is great, but you're not guaranteeing playoff success by keeping him. If you fail to realize playoff success, and you lose an asset for nothing, you hurt the value and the viability of your club. That's how GM's get fired.
- jtommyt

The Ducks are likely going to lose Selanne and Koivu next year as well. The team is doomed if they lose 3 of their top 6. Perry can bring some good assets.

Souray has a no trade/no move
- Iggysbff

Yes, but he would certainly waive to play in Calgary. Common now.

If I'm Feaster, I don't touch this with a ten-foot pole.

There's too much uncertainty surrounding Perry. Why would he re-sign in Calgary? What do we have to offer that Anaheim doesn't? Are we going to pay him 9.5 a year? Is that even enough to forgo the opportunity to play in Toronto, or Montreal, or Boston, or Philly? Especially when most of those teams will probably offer him very similar money on July 1?
- jtommyt

I think analysts need to give the GMs more credit when it comes to discussions like these. If, and I say if, a deal were frameworked like the above mentioned, it would be because Feaster was provided with the opportunity to discuss an extension with Perry. Or else youre right, you dont give up too much.

I think analysts need to give the GMs more credit when it comes to discussions like these. If, and I say if, a deal were frameworked like the above mentioned, it would be because Feaster was provided with the opportunity to discuss an extension with Perry. Or else youre right, you dont give up too much.
- Colin Dambrauskas

You're absolutely right... The GM that does deal for him will know whether there's a chance they can sign him long-term... I just don't think Calgary's on that list.

You're absolutely right... The GM that does deal for him will know whether there's a chance they can sign him long-term... I just don't think Calgary's on that list.
- jtommyt

Neither do I.

Calgary wont be going after any big fish...theyll be looking at guys who have yet to really break out or establish themselves as they are a few years from competing, afterall.

Should have the next blog completed in the next hour.

Neither do I.

Calgary wont be going after any big fish...theyll be looking at guys who have yet to really break out or establish themselves as they are a few years from competing, afterall.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Agreed. They'll target guys who have been drafted in the past 3-4 years that seem to have the tools to grow with the team moving forward.

Agreed. They'll target guys who have been drafted in the past 3-4 years that seem to have the tools to grow with the team moving forward.
- jtommyt

O'Reilly?

Imagine they would have got him and then lost 3 in a row like they have....boy would Feaster be getting shredded.

Agreed. They'll target guys who have been drafted in the past 3-4 years that seem to have the tools to grow with the team moving forward.
- jtommyt

Good in theory, but who in this organization is qualified to make those evaluations?

Ken King? He thinks he knows hockey, but really he is the classic example of a "little knowledge is dangerous"

Jay Feaster? A lawyer who stumbled to a Stanley Cup in Tampa but did zero before and zero since.

John Wiesbrod? The best talent evaluation he ever made was trading Tracey McGrady and drafting Dwight Howard.

Michael Holditch? The guy who should have known O' Reilly had to clear waivers.

Craig Conroy? No power, but the guy with the most Hockey knowledge on the management team. a future GM, but not likely Calgary... he needs get off this sinking ship.

Tod Button?

You're absolutely right... The GM that does deal for him will know whether there's a chance they can sign him long-term... I just don't think Calgary's on that list.
- jtommyt

Or, like Iginla, you are thinking he is a pure rental player. Which brings me back to why trade Perry if you have a shot at the cup. It would cetainly benefit A GM if they could let other GMs talk to the player to judge whether thsy can resign or not. Obviously the return would be greater if you are certain you can resign that player, otherwise, you're likely getting a pick and prospect with maybe a conditional pick if the player signs.