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Lanny_McDonald · 02-26-2019, 01:05 PM

Mike Smith - enjoy retirement with the family. Flames need more consistent goaltending.

Michael Frolik - still a very serviceable player, but the Flames need some budget flexibility up front. Flames have a player in the system that replaces him, so he's going for futures (picks or prospects).

Spencer Foo, Kerby Rychel, Alan Quine, Tyler Graovac - all minor leaguers who likely don't have a NHL future in front of them.

TJ Brodie - Flames need some budget space, and they have a plethora of young blueliners ready to take over his role. Anderson has shown to be capable and they need to make room for Kylington and Valimaki as well. Need to borrow some of that Brodie money to pay for Hamonic's extension. Brodie will bring back a good return after a bounce back year of playing with Giordano. Sell high and take the good futures you are likely to get in return.

Wild Card

Sam Bennett - this will depend on his contract demands. If he comes in with a high unsustainable ask, Treliving may be inclined to move him on to greener pastures and revisit a number of the irons he had in the fire at the deadline. I think the odds of this are slim, but the potential is there.

02-26-2019, 01:05 PM	#83
Lanny_McDonald Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2013 Exp:	Mike Smith - enjoy retirement with the family. Flames need more consistent goaltending. Michael Frolik - still a very serviceable player, but the Flames need some budget flexibility up front. Flames have a player in the system that replaces him, so he's going for futures (picks or prospects). Spencer Foo, Kerby Rychel, Alan Quine, Tyler Graovac - all minor leaguers who likely don't have a NHL future in front of them. TJ Brodie - Flames need some budget space, and they have a plethora of young blueliners ready to take over his role. Anderson has shown to be capable and they need to make room for Kylington and Valimaki as well. Need to borrow some of that Brodie money to pay for Hamonic's extension. Brodie will bring back a good return after a bounce back year of playing with Giordano. Sell high and take the good futures you are likely to get in return. Wild Card Sam Bennett - this will depend on his contract demands. If he comes in with a high unsustainable ask, Treliving may be inclined to move him on to greener pastures and revisit a number of the irons he had in the fire at the deadline. I think the odds of this are slim, but the potential is there. Last edited by Lanny_McDonald; 02-26-2019 at 01:07 PM.