If the Flames are in win-now mode as they seem to be, I'd look at a different 3-way trade that was brought up before. Give up futures for Zibanejad from NYR and they can have Eichel, who probably doesn't play much of next season. Couturier's new contract shows a comparable for Zibanejad at 7.75x8. I think the salaries work if NYR retains, and they can while still fitting in Eichel.
To NYR:
Eichel
To Calgary:
Zibanejad (30% retained - 3.745/year for 1 year)
To Buffalo:
2022 1st (Calgary)
2023 2nd (Calgary) becomes 1st if CGY makes WCF in 22 or 23
2022 1st (NYR)
2023 1st (NYR)
2024 2nd (NYR) becomes 1st if NYR makes SCF in 22 or 23 or 24
At forward Calgary runs with:
Gaudreau - Zibenajed - Lindholm
Tkachuk - Monahan - Coleman
Mangiapane - Backlund - Dube
Lucic - Lewis - Pittlick
Gawdin
I don't know it's a slow Saturday afternoon lol.
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