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Imported_Aussie · 03-29-2016, 12:47 PM

I think Bollig has to go over Bouma. Bouma has at least shown he can finish, Bollig is not offering enough, but that point has been laboured enough. Worst case with Bollig is you bury him and have a small (approx 300K) cap hit. Bollig's 300K bury penalty + Hathaway at 690K = a shae under 1M for your 12/13 forward

Stajan stays, more because being signed an extra year makes him tough to move. But he should not be considered a lock for 4th line centre, he could be in and out of the lineup.

Wideman is tough - depends on how the team sees him. Does he have the support of teammates and the organization? If not, he has to go, but if he does, keeping him around to rehab his value may be a better move than a buyout/trade.

Engelland should stay, perfect 6/7D when you are bringing through youth

Smid, if not on LTIR, should be gone. Doesn't offer much anymore, sadly, due to injuries.

Raymond is already gone, he may be a buyout candidate, as I don't see anyone picking him up...

Gaudreau - Monahan - UFA
Colborne? - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Bennett - DRAFT PICK
Bouma - Stajan/Grant - Hathaway/Grant

Colborne has a ? as he should be retained if the price is right, but if not, the Flames should trade him. No 3x3 deal, make it a 1 year show me, risking losing him UFA, or buy a UFA year for cheaper, as he has not done it when it matters. Maybe you move him for another RFA - Harry Lime mentioned Chiasson, who as a RW with physicality is more of a need than a LW. You could also use Colborne in a trade for a Goalie, if you don't elect the UFA route.
UFA for the top line should be a responsible veteran who can play with good players. Even a guy like Brouwer, though not a true top forward, could work in that role. That line just needs some steel to manage matchups on the road more than anything else.
Forwards built around 3 pairs:
Gaudreau + Monahan
Backlund + Frolik
Ferland + Bennett
With Ferland on a short leash. I just see him as a guy who fits with Bennett's identity, makes that line tougher to play against.

Brodie - Hamilton
Giordano - Wideman
Jokipakka - Nakladal
Wotherspoon - Engelland

I carry 8 D as Engelland can deputize as a 4th line F and that way, if a deal comes up for Wideman, he can be removed.

Reimer
Ortio

I say the Flames go after Reimer, assuming he can be got on a mid-term deal (12M on 3 years?). Gives security at the positon, Ortio can play as a defined backup, and then Gillies is challenging for backup next year, starter by Reimer's final year.

03-29-2016, 12:47 PM	#22
Imported_Aussie First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I think Bollig has to go over Bouma. Bouma has at least shown he can finish, Bollig is not offering enough, but that point has been laboured enough. Worst case with Bollig is you bury him and have a small (approx 300K) cap hit. Bollig's 300K bury penalty + Hathaway at 690K = a shae under 1M for your 12/13 forward Stajan stays, more because being signed an extra year makes him tough to move. But he should not be considered a lock for 4th line centre, he could be in and out of the lineup. Wideman is tough - depends on how the team sees him. Does he have the support of teammates and the organization? If not, he has to go, but if he does, keeping him around to rehab his value may be a better move than a buyout/trade. Engelland should stay, perfect 6/7D when you are bringing through youth Smid, if not on LTIR, should be gone. Doesn't offer much anymore, sadly, due to injuries. Raymond is already gone, he may be a buyout candidate, as I don't see anyone picking him up... Gaudreau - Monahan - UFA Colborne? - Backlund - Frolik Ferland - Bennett - DRAFT PICK Bouma - Stajan/Grant - Hathaway/Grant Colborne has a ? as he should be retained if the price is right, but if not, the Flames should trade him. No 3x3 deal, make it a 1 year show me, risking losing him UFA, or buy a UFA year for cheaper, as he has not done it when it matters. Maybe you move him for another RFA - Harry Lime mentioned Chiasson, who as a RW with physicality is more of a need than a LW. You could also use Colborne in a trade for a Goalie, if you don't elect the UFA route. UFA for the top line should be a responsible veteran who can play with good players. Even a guy like Brouwer, though not a true top forward, could work in that role. That line just needs some steel to manage matchups on the road more than anything else. Forwards built around 3 pairs: Gaudreau + Monahan Backlund + Frolik Ferland + Bennett With Ferland on a short leash. I just see him as a guy who fits with Bennett's identity, makes that line tougher to play against. Brodie - Hamilton Giordano - Wideman Jokipakka - Nakladal Wotherspoon - Engelland I carry 8 D as Engelland can deputize as a 4th line F and that way, if a deal comes up for Wideman, he can be removed. Reimer Ortio I say the Flames go after Reimer, assuming he can be got on a mid-term deal (12M on 3 years?). Gives security at the positon, Ortio can play as a defined backup, and then Gillies is challenging for backup next year, starter by Reimer's final year.