I am sure that Calgary is looking into Nylander, as Treliving is just the type of GM that is always proactive, rather than a guy like Feaster who waits for teams to call him.
I wonder if Calgary is going to put in an offer, and what Nylander really wants. I am sure that if Nylander is absolutely firm on his price, then it will simply be a no-go as the Flames SEEM to be intent on keeping their salary structure as-is.
There are few players on Calgary's roster I wouldn't trade to acquire Nylander, and I would include a 1st round pick in any trade scenario as the defence core is young, and you still have a relatively young core for years to come. The biggest issue is how much defence can the Flames afford to give up, and how does Nylander it into the team financially?
Having Tkachuk playing with Nylander (with Nylander either being a C or a RW) would go a very long way in creating 2 deadly lines that other teams would have trouble matching-up against.
I really liked Nylander at the draft and even stated that if Calgary chose him with their pick, it wouldn't be a bad pick at all. I like him a lot more than his brother who I don't think will ever be a guy that can carry a line.
I would be willing to include a 1st, Andersson, any forward not named Gaudreau, Monahan, Lindholm, Tkachuk and Backlund... and maybe add any prospect (except Parsons - Calgary needs that bullet in their chamber) in the AHL or playing in different leagues that Calgary owns the rights to, but only if he fit-in financially on the Flames. 4 solid pieces.
Gaudreau, Monahan, Lindholm, Tkachuk, Nylander, Backlund - these 6 guys you protect in the expansion draft in a year or two.
It will be curious to see any of the leaked offers and what he ends up getting traded for, and what he ends up signing for on his new team.
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