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Originally Posted by Sec214
The Markstrom deal is not dead, however the NJD are no longer willing to part with their 2024 1st Round Pick. They attempted to change it from a 24 to a 25 Pick and this has remained a sticking point for Craig Conroy. Devils also wanted one of Calgary's prospects or young players and it was a non starter for Conroy - One source believes it was Pospisil but it is unconfirmed. Additionally, Flames are locked on Dawson Mercer and SHOULD the devils put him on the table, I don't believe the 1st round pick would be required. Everything is in the hands of Fitzbitzyspider. If the deal isn't done by Wednesday, its over till the offseason on Devils/Markstrom.
The Noah Hanifin offers are strong, Flames were prefer a sign and trade to be both respectful to Noah and to maximize the trade return. They have currently two offers for him as a rental (Neither contain premium assets). There is indeed smoke around Tampa Bay but as I have eluded to previously, this is because nobody in the East wants to see Tampa get any stronger despite their injuries. They have world class players that know how to win and THE BEST goalie in the world currently. I still remain adamant that I believe the ideal trade partner is Florida Panthers.
Andrew Mangiapane continues to get some interest from contending teams but the offers are not very good considering he has additional term on his deal but I do anticipate that flames will move him prior to becoming a UFA. He holds a valuable spot on the roster on the Backlund, Coleman line and Flames would love to insert Coronato/Pelt on this line. Teams that miss out on Jake Guentzel are anticipated to circle back on this player.
I have herd its a lockdown on anything related to Rasmus Andersson, Michael Backlund, Blake Coleman. One source said you'd have to check all boxes with premium assets to get Calgary to move Rasmus.
Flames have sniffed around the asking price for Trevor Zegras however I'm led to believe Calgary will not be doing any kind of buying unless its to plug holes in the line up.
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Feels a bit weird from New Jersey to not just try to provide top 12 protection on the 2024 pick. Really I feel like they should just move Mercer for him and be done with it.
To me the Tampa noise has always been to get Florida or Boston to step up, neither of those teams would want to lose him long term to a division rival.
If they could not use a retention spot on Hanifin or Markstrom, to be able to retain a little bit on Mangiapane, then I think that could really open up the market for him.
I have a weird feeling Buffalo will make an offer with a premium asset for Andersson at the draft, but will be interesting to see if the Flames bite.