Mushy Middle Retool

I would want 5 more years of Rakell, especially for the cost of Dube.

Is Forbort just moving for cap or do teams see his value as a big PK guy?

5 years of Rakell who has a really really simple buyout while the team is flush with cap space to get a prospect and a 1st round pick feels like a better move than holding onto Dube and hoping he breakout as some point or learns how to play defence. While Pittsburgh sheds cap, gets a contributor for now and the near future with some team control.

I personally like Forbort and liked his stint with the Flames, in this scenario he is a cap move to bring in an excellent 200ft forward for a stretch run.

I think Poulin is closer to retiring than being an NHLer, his AHL stats aren't where you would hope and he's dealing with his mental health. It might be better he just moves on

For that reason I wouldn't want the Flames to trade for him