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dammage79 · 09-13-2020, 12:28 AM

New Jersey Trade...

To NJ
LW Gaudreau 6.75

To Calgary
C/LW Pavel Zacha
C/RW Micheal McLeod
RW Fabian Zetterlund
2020 1st Round pick #18

Cap is not a concern for NJ, no need to work any numbers out, this trade is strategically hand picking the most complete set of assets you can get you hands on.

I'll break it down why I selected each player.

Zacha: top 9 winger or center, has an effective shot and under appreciated skating. In my viewings of him he is a smart force cheer who may not lean on opposing players but is tough.to move when he get into corners. He has strength. He needs a teeny bit more polish but I think he fits the Flames game plan of hard to play against.

McLeod:
Fast, forechecks and can provide offense of defense. I am fully aware of other people who don't like him but I think he will be more effective of a player for the team off the scoresheet and moving the yardstick. My aim is more balanced depth.

Fabian Zetterlund:
Speed, excellent skating, smart shot making, excellent hustle on D and puck retrieval. I think he shapes up to be a top 6 RW who plays all situations. I really like his game. 19 points in his 46 games in his 1st AHL season. I think he can impact a Flames roster tomorrow.

Pick#18: Flames pick twice in a row in a really good spot to pluck some fallers or someone the want to take a shot on down their list.

It's not the sexiest trade for Johnny but I feel the one that would have the best outcome down the road, which should also be considered. Sign Hall, you're still all in and overall a much bigger and faster team with more finishing options. I like what it can do for the Flames. A lot.

09-13-2020, 12:28 AM	#175
dammage79 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	New Jersey Trade... To NJ LW Gaudreau 6.75 To Calgary C/LW Pavel Zacha C/RW Micheal McLeod RW Fabian Zetterlund 2020 1st Round pick #18 Cap is not a concern for NJ, no need to work any numbers out, this trade is strategically hand picking the most complete set of assets you can get you hands on. I'll break it down why I selected each player. Zacha: top 9 winger or center, has an effective shot and under appreciated skating. In my viewings of him he is a smart force cheer who may not lean on opposing players but is tough.to move when he get into corners. He has strength. He needs a teeny bit more polish but I think he fits the Flames game plan of hard to play against. McLeod: Fast, forechecks and can provide offense of defense. I am fully aware of other people who don't like him but I think he will be more effective of a player for the team off the scoresheet and moving the yardstick. My aim is more balanced depth. Fabian Zetterlund: Speed, excellent skating, smart shot making, excellent hustle on D and puck retrieval. I think he shapes up to be a top 6 RW who plays all situations. I really like his game. 19 points in his 46 games in his 1st AHL season. I think he can impact a Flames roster tomorrow. Pick#18: Flames pick twice in a row in a really good spot to pluck some fallers or someone the want to take a shot on down their list. It's not the sexiest trade for Johnny but I feel the one that would have the best outcome down the road, which should also be considered. Sign Hall, you're still all in and overall a much bigger and faster team with more finishing options. I like what it can do for the Flames. A lot. Last edited by dammage79; 09-13-2020 at 12:30 AM.