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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Eklund has little to no credibility but he has been steadfast in his Hall to Calgary rumors. He has written about it at least 5 times but it feels like more.
Here is my attempt at a retool
New Jersey: Gaudreau
Flames: 7th overall, Zacha, Smith
4.5M in cap space gained
Buffalo: Monahan
Flames: Cozens, Montour (sign Montour to a 5 year 4.25M contract)
$2M in cap space created (assumes Cozens is in Stockton)
Trade Rittich to a team that is looking for a tandem option. Maybe even something like Rittich to the Canucks for Markstroms rights?
Trade Ryan to a team looking for a 3C for draft pick (3rd+5th rounders)
Trading Ryan and Rittich opens up nearly $6M in cap space.
Lastly I would trade Hanifin to the Habs for Domi or the Blackhawks for Strome.
Sign Hall+Markstrom
In summary
In: Hall, Markstrom, Zacha, Smith, Montour, 7th overall, Cozens, Strome/Domi
Out: Gaudreau, Monahan, Hanifin, Rittich, Talbot, Hamonic, Brodie, Talbot
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So you're shipping out 2/3 of the first line, 3/5 of our top five defensemen, and both of our goaltenders, and you honestly think that the two top UFAs at their positions are going to sign here?
Also, five off season trades? Don't see that happening.