There have been lots of reports that included Calgary, so it's hardly 'mental gymnastics Oiler fans go through', or 'pure fantasy'. The guy IS going to be traded, and Calgary appears to be one of the teams that are seriously looking into it and having discussions with Buffalo. And considering how big a player Eichel is, of course it is a primary discussion topic.
Also, getting other players signed does not preclude the Flames from working on this. Also, if the Flames are serious about trying to acquire Eichel, it would have massive cap implications, so it makes sense to look at it now, as it would potentially affect how they approach Gaudreau and Tkachuk.
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