Was going to start a thread on our prospects at the World Juniors.
Not only do the Flames have 6 prospects there, but there all big role players; Dube/Valimaki both captains and playing on the top line/pairing for their country, Ruzicka assistant captain and first line center, Fox assisant captain and top pairing d, Lindstrom playing on the top line for Sweden, Tuolola pretty much cut but still there.
I can't remember a time the Flames had so many quality prospects at the tourney. Will be watching a lot more World Junior games this year.
Unless the Flames go full Pejorative Slur (like this year with the 4th line), Dube should be a full time Flame next year. Vali and Fox are both on their way to becoming top 4 d-men (or in Fox's case maybe a #5 but QB'ing the PP). Ruzicka and Lindstrom are still long shots to make the team, but hopefully they can show some flashes in the tourney.
With Andersson knocking on the door plus Vali and Fox seemingly only 2 years away, the Flames can afford to move some d-men for offensive help. Even if it is trading Vali/Fox for a stud offensive prospect.