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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think it will be something like this:
Traded before the season: Hanifin
Re-signed: Lindholm/Kylington
Traded in the season/deadline: Backlund/Zadorov
Lost for nothing: Tanev
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Lots of moving parts.
It sounds like they want to extend Backlund and he wants to see how the season goes. If it goes well the Flames likely extend him. If we are well out he is certainly traded. If we are marginal it depends how he is playing and what our options are to replace him. My guess is he is extended.
I think the Flames want to keep Zadorov and he wants to stay. I think there is just too much uncertainty. What do the Flames get back for Hanafin? How much cap is left after the dust settles? Does Kylington return to form after a year away? How do the D prospects do? How does Zadorov play in a new system? My guess if they find a way to keep him after losing Hanafin and potentially Tanev, but who knows.
The other guy I would add to the list is Vladar. That depends largely on the play of all three goalies and the potential market for him. I think he is traded before or early into the regular season.
I agree on Kylington and Hanafin. I won't be shocked to see Tanev signed to a short extension, but your probably correct.