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Originally Posted by TOfan
Rinne is nearly 36 years old with one year left on his deal. I can't think of one good reason Nashville would trade Sarros. Would he not be their no.1 2019-20? Do they have another blue chip goaltending prospect ready to step into the starters role next year?
If you're Nashville, what are you asking for? Valamaki? What hole would Nashville be looking to plug? Bare in mind, they likely have cup aspirations this season and presumably for the next few. They aren't going to move a key part of their team for a pick(s). They would almost assuredly want a young cost controlled asset that can step in and play now.
There's no trade here to be made involving the Flames and Sarros. This 'rumour' is a bit of rubbish.
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It would make more sense to have the Flames get Rinnie.
Rinnie is a UFA at the end of the year and was a shaky against the Avs and maybe even a bit shell shocked against the Jets. The Predators are likely getting close to having Sarros as their #1 guy in the playoffs. If Rinnie does not fit into their long term plans it would be a lot easier for them to split Sarros/ Smith 50% rather than Rennie/Sarros 50-50.
Rinnie has a list of 10 teams he can't be moved to. Maybe there are 10 teams that would be less appealing than Calgary.
Rinnie for Smith and a player. The Preds youngest D-man is Ellis (27)..
Andersen Kulak or maybe Bennett now that he has been moved down the Flames depth chart.
The Preds have the long term cap room that they could take Backlund as a replacement for Mike Fisher