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IgiTang · 11-11-2017, 10:47 AM

Completely forgot about Fox..

The Flames D prospects and depth is a serious strength and at some point some guys will plateau if they aren't provided an opportunity to make the jump.

People talk about players proving they're ready in camp but that isn't to say that they are, at the time of camp, showing they are "better" than another Dman but rather show the potential and readiness to develop their game beyond another player.

With that said, some space will have to be opened up on the big club.

Let's take a look at some of the depth and see who makes sense for a return that suits the Flames needs now.

If the Flames want a guy like Marner, the Leafs are in a win-now mode as well and likely aren't looking for prospects or budding NHL'ers, they are looking for a bonafide top 4 Dman and know those players cost a premium.

Look no further than our very own Hamonic and cost to acquire. 1st rounder and 2 2nd rounders. Hamonic was playing behind Leddy and Boychuck as a 3rd Dman, very much like he is in the Flames depth chart, right beside Brodie.

One could argue Brodie is worth a 1st and 2 2nds. So let's look at that Value.

Is Marner worth a 1st and 2nds? Right now? No. He has the potential though.

I really think Brodie, if shopped around the league would command a kings ransom and there would be a few teams tripping over themselves to get their hands on Brodie.

For the Flames, there is only one element in Brodie's game that is head and shoulders beyond any other player in the organization, for now.

Valimaki and Kylington, or Fox, I feel could be as strong of skater if given the opportunity to develop their game at the pace of the NHL. I feel Kylington is the dark horse and could end up more like a Bartkowski than a Brodie. But Fox and Valimaki are the real deal.

My point is, with the Flames depth, they could graduate a guy next year and fill that hole by Brodie without much notice to be honest and could put themselves in a position to have one of the deepest teams overall rather than just defensively.

I think shopping Brodie is the move BT needs to make.

11-11-2017, 10:47 AM	#3658
IgiTang Self-Retired Join Date: Oct 2006 Exp:	Completely forgot about Fox.. The Flames D prospects and depth is a serious strength and at some point some guys will plateau if they aren't provided an opportunity to make the jump. People talk about players proving they're ready in camp but that isn't to say that they are, at the time of camp, showing they are "better" than another Dman but rather show the potential and readiness to develop their game beyond another player. With that said, some space will have to be opened up on the big club. Let's take a look at some of the depth and see who makes sense for a return that suits the Flames needs now. If the Flames want a guy like Marner, the Leafs are in a win-now mode as well and likely aren't looking for prospects or budding NHL'ers, they are looking for a bonafide top 4 Dman and know those players cost a premium. Look no further than our very own Hamonic and cost to acquire. 1st rounder and 2 2nd rounders. Hamonic was playing behind Leddy and Boychuck as a 3rd Dman, very much like he is in the Flames depth chart, right beside Brodie. One could argue Brodie is worth a 1st and 2 2nds. So let's look at that Value. Is Marner worth a 1st and 2nds? Right now? No. He has the potential though. I really think Brodie, if shopped around the league would command a kings ransom and there would be a few teams tripping over themselves to get their hands on Brodie. For the Flames, there is only one element in Brodie's game that is head and shoulders beyond any other player in the organization, for now. Valimaki and Kylington, or Fox, I feel could be as strong of skater if given the opportunity to develop their game at the pace of the NHL. I feel Kylington is the dark horse and could end up more like a Bartkowski than a Brodie. But Fox and Valimaki are the real deal. My point is, with the Flames depth, they could graduate a guy next year and fill that hole by Brodie without much notice to be honest and could put themselves in a position to have one of the deepest teams overall rather than just defensively. I think shopping Brodie is the move BT needs to make.