Several people have brought up the lack of retention of the any of the trades from Conroy so far… I wonder if he’s keeping a retention spot for moving a player with term? If you want to maximize value, using a retention spot on someone like that could be a game changer in terms of value. For example, Coleman is likely at his highest value production-wise right now… but his $4.9 million AAV for 3 more years makes that a tough trade to make. If flames management and ownership were willing to bite the bullet on retaining half of his salary, what does his return at the TDL look like? Proven playoff performer and two-time Stanley cup champion having the best offensive season of his life.
Take a team like Dallas and let’s up the return even higher by including Tanev also at 50% retained.
To Dallas:
Coleman (50% retained)
Tanev (50% retained)
To Calgary:
2024 1st round pick
Mavrik Bourque
Conditional 2024 3rd round pick (becomes a 2nd round pick if they make it to the WCF).
Who says no? Besides the obvious answer of Flames ownership (which I’m very certain would say no).
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