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Originally Posted by Vinny01
It is interesting I have been thinking about signing Hall and trading Gaudreau for futures for months and months now but as the time nears I am starting to think the Flames chances to sign Hall are shrinking.
I just get the feeling he is going to take a 1 year 10-11M deal with the Avs to try and chase a cup.
The Avs are also the team I think will be our toughest competitor for Markstrom.
My last concern is if the Flames ownership will let Treliving spend to the max on free agents? If the Flames want Hall, or Pietrangelo (especially AP) they will need to go heavy on the bonuses, cap hit, and term. Does Flames ownership still have a willingness to spend to the cap like that?
My wishlist includes:
Hall in and Gaudreau our for high end futures
Markstrom signed
Pietrangelo signed or Dumba acquired at a reasonable price
If the Flames can land 2-3 of their big fish targets then Ryan, Rittich, Gaudreau, Hanifin are moved for cap space and futures.
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Nothing in recent history shows the Flames are unwilling to spend on players (or coaches, despite fan sentiment).
If Pietrangelo, Hall, Markstrom are all legit opportunities, I don't foresee cash being the reason we fail to sign them.
I don't buy Hall signing a 1 year deal. I think that's unfounded speculation. He'll be careful where he signs, but I expect he'll be inked for max-term...although I understand the waning hope of us signing him. It's what we've grown to expect. We've never landed free agents of his caliber.