[Harry Lime]

I know that this isn't the trade wish list/speculation thread, but it is really interesting that some of the names that the Flames might be floating are young, high end, and in demand players. What is most interesting to me is that if the Flames sign Johnny, and trade all three speculated players, they can reconstruct on the fly and still be a contender next year.

Tkachuk - cap constraints and the pure trade value of this player make this an option.
Mangiapane - career year and at peak value.
Hanifin - is he a #1 defenseman? Would another Tanev be a better option paired with Raz.

Wish list for replacement players - top defensive defenseman, top vet RW at the end of a contract. Load of first rounders.

Tkachuk to the Devils for #2 and Ryan Graves. Suggested above, and actually sounds good. Graves is on the final year of his deal at $3.1M and is defense first LD. Minute eater.

Mangiapane to Columbus for Jacob Voracek and 2023 first. Two years left at $8.25M, still a solid producer at RW. Do we believe in Toffoli as a top line option? A resurgent Dube-Monahan-Voracek second line could be lethal.

Hanifin to Detroit for Zadina and 2023 first. Detroit is stacked on the right side and weak on the left. Zadina has unrealized potential.

OUT - Tkachuk, Mangiapane, Hanifin
IN - Voracek, Zadina, Graves, #2 2022, two 2023 potential lottery tickets.

Downgrading with expiring contracts, but good players, and reloading on the fly with shots at Bedard and #2. Or, I'm too much of a homer right now, and am way out to lunch with what other GMs would be willing to do for young high end players.