[Sylvanfan]

When people say don't sign anyone they imply that if the Flames have cap space they shouldn't try and get a good vet on a short term deal to trade in the future. Another option would be to make a trade where you eat salary now for a lesser trade price then pay a lot of the owed money and eat half the contract at the deadline to sell for a better price.

So for me players you can get on shortest terms are the most attractive. I really like Slavin, but it makes no sense for the Flames to pay high dollars for long term to a guy that age. But Carrier on a 2 year deal to sell as a 30 year old pending UFA later or Martinez on a one year desl, yeah I'd look at that to see if you could make that work. At this point you might be able to offer a salary they can't refuse.