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Vinny01 · 05-21-2015, 09:59 PM

The Flames have a pretty strong prospect group and not all of these guys are going to fit as long term players down the road.

The first move of a young player happened at the trade deadline with Sven Baertschi getting moved for a 2nd round pick. It since came out he wanted to move on and forced the teams hand. Treliving did what he could and got the best he could get.

There are a few players that are interesting to me and do they have a future?

Reinhart, Shore, Agotsino, Hanowski, Granlund could be players I see used as trade chips. In addition to a pt least one of our upcoming second round picks

Treliving did say he received offers for Shore at the deadline and did not intend to move him. He struggled to get in the lineup but is a right shot and has size.

Granlund is probably the most intriguing asset for me. I think there will be a decision made between him and Backlund at some point and right now I think Backs is the guy the Flames retain. I look at the NJ Devils as a team with several young Dmen that would be a good trade partner.

Treliving has said he is not looking at moving young assets for old players that might be able to get them over the top. That doesn't mean he wouldn't trade one or more for a 26 year old with term on his deal or in the case of Sven he will move more NHL assets for draft picks.

It is obvious that Johnny, Monahan, Bennett, Brodie are safe. I think Bouma, Ferland, Wortherspoon, Jooris, Ortio are not going anywhere. I also do not see the Flames entertaining moving Porier, Gillies, Jankowski, Klimchuck, Culkin, Kulak at this time.

Interested to hear some other people's takes on this

05-21-2015, 09:59 PM	#1
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	What young players (25 and under) are expendable assets for the Flames? The Flames have a pretty strong prospect group and not all of these guys are going to fit as long term players down the road. The first move of a young player happened at the trade deadline with Sven Baertschi getting moved for a 2nd round pick. It since came out he wanted to move on and forced the teams hand. Treliving did what he could and got the best he could get. There are a few players that are interesting to me and do they have a future? Reinhart, Shore, Agotsino, Hanowski, Granlund could be players I see used as trade chips. In addition to a pt least one of our upcoming second round picks Treliving did say he received offers for Shore at the deadline and did not intend to move him. He struggled to get in the lineup but is a right shot and has size. Granlund is probably the most intriguing asset for me. I think there will be a decision made between him and Backlund at some point and right now I think Backs is the guy the Flames retain. I look at the NJ Devils as a team with several young Dmen that would be a good trade partner. Treliving has said he is not looking at moving young assets for old players that might be able to get them over the top. That doesn't mean he wouldn't trade one or more for a 26 year old with term on his deal or in the case of Sven he will move more NHL assets for draft picks. It is obvious that Johnny, Monahan, Bennett, Brodie are safe. I think Bouma, Ferland, Wortherspoon, Jooris, Ortio are not going anywhere. I also do not see the Flames entertaining moving Porier, Gillies, Jankowski, Klimchuck, Culkin, Kulak at this time. Interested to hear some other people's takes on this