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I don't really like either deal.
Garland doesn't have that type of value right now, and while one of Joseph or Smith could (and IMO should) be part of a package for a middle 6 forward or top 4 defenseman, both shouldn't. Dumo's time here is very likely over.
I also would want a more substantial return for Jake. I would rather have Casey over Vladar; he's slightly cheaper and was better this year (arguably the worst season of his career). I would love to have Hanifin, but I'm a lot more bearish on him than probably every Flames fan. The difference between him and Jake is more than a 2nd IMO. Furthermore, there's still a Guentzel sized hole in our forward core that our aquisitions don't really fill. I wouldn't call any of them snipers, and finishing was already a huge issue. The depth is definitely better, but the top 6 is significantly worse.