I'm thinking of a flowchart for this situation 
- Pros of getting Robert Thomas:
- Top-line center skills
- Power play and penalty kill capabilities
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- Signed through 2031, so stability
- Cons:
- $8.125 million cap hit, pricey
- Blues might not accept substantial offer
- Pros of getting Shane Wright:
- Talented young center with upside
- Could be a calculated risk if price is right
- Plenty of time to turn career around (22)
- Cons:
- Struggled consistency this season
- Still a gamble on his development
- Pros of getting Elias Pettersson:
- Elite skillset
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- No-movement clause, but long-term commitment
- High cap hit, though ($11.6 million)
- Con: Brière might not be willing to make such a move due to price concerns
Flyers need to weigh risks vs rewards and decide which path to take...
- Pros of getting Robert Thomas:
- Top-line center skills
- Power play and penalty kill capabilities
- Signed through 2031, so stability
- Cons:
- $8.125 million cap hit, pricey
- Blues might not accept substantial offer
- Pros of getting Shane Wright:
- Talented young center with upside
- Could be a calculated risk if price is right
- Plenty of time to turn career around (22)
- Cons:
- Struggled consistency this season
- Still a gamble on his development
- Pros of getting Elias Pettersson:
- Elite skillset
- No-movement clause, but long-term commitment
- High cap hit, though ($11.6 million)
- Con: Brière might not be willing to make such a move due to price concerns
Flyers need to weigh risks vs rewards and decide which path to take...