[Rumour] LeBrun: Flames among 3 teams calling about Mike Smith but #1 target is MAF

[sureLoss]

per LeBrun on TSN's insider trading

also said the Coyotes aren't going out of their way to move him

said he also believes Flames #1 target is MAF it at all possible after the cup finals

called Smith dealings to be more back burner

edit for lilnk:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/insider-...atanen~1141351

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

per LeBrun on insider trading

also said the Coyotes aren't actively looking to move Smith but are listening

Treliving doing his due diligence. Really not a fan of Smith though.

[N-E-B]

Mike Smith seems like a lateral move to Brian Elliott to me. I don't think I'd be overly upset if we traded for him, but I don't know if the cost to acquire him would make it worth it.

[Bourque's Twin]

Burke said he thinks MAF is going to Vegas.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

Burke said he thinks MAF is going to Vegas.

So in other words the Flames are totally in on MAF.

[Toonage]

Hurry up and end Stanley Cup Finals. Theres work to be done.

[Weitz]

He didn't really seem convinced the Flames have a shot at MAF.

[Par]

Mike Smith or Fleury are not much of upgrades on Elliott, with arena talk and everything surrounding the Flames, I have a negative vibe coming from all this.

[East Coast Flame]

Mike Smith??

[greyshep]

I really hope Fleury is a realistic option. If he isnt available I cant really get excited about any other scenarios out there.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Par

Mike Smith or Fleury are not much of upgrades on Elliott, with arena talk and everything surrounding the Flames, I have a negative vibe coming from all this.

The key difference is that those guys have shown they can handle the full load of a #1. Something Moose never has.
I think they are upgrades.
If you are thinking there is going to be more of an upgrade, not sure what goalies you have in mind.

[sureLoss]

Just a note, McKenzie guaranteed on his podcast a few weeks ago that the Flames are on MAF's no trade list.

He wasn't ruling out that MAF wouldn't come to Calgary, just pointing out that MAF would need to waive his NTC for Calgary.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Mike Smith seems like a lateral move to Brian Elliott to me. I don't think I'd be overly upset if we traded for him, but I don't know if the cost to acquire him would make it worth it.

As long as the cost to acquire him is less than a 3rd rounder.

[Ashasx]

Maybe I'm just a biased Canadian, but I'd rather live in Calgary with maybe a decent chance to compete over the next few years than Vegas and be at the bottom of the league for half a decade to ride out my career.

[Vinny01]

I was pro Fleury but all the Vegas discussion resulted in me moving on. I am okay with getting him but do not want to spend a ton of assets.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

As long as the cost to acquire him is less than a 3rd rounder.

Why would the Yotes do that?

[Roof-Daddy]

Freaking MAF.

So over rated.

If the Pens hadn't lucked out with Murray they'd likely still be looking for their 2nd Cup with two Hart caliber centers, and generational talents in Crosby and Malkin, and mostly because MAF is average to below average, and usually sucks in the playoffs.

[codynw]

If Mike Smith is the goalie they go with, we might as well write off the next few seasons. I'd rather have Elliott, and Elliott stinks.

[Caged Great]

I'd rather go with Gillies and Parsons next year than spend any assets getting MAF.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Wild GM

Why would the Yotes do that?

Because Mike Smith is making 6M and is a below average starter.