Quote:
Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I hope the trade happens after the draft, but before the start of the season. Gives Conroy all the time to shop him around, and the 2026 draft is better. I would expect a top 10 protected 2026 first round pick to be part of that equation. Maybe the 2026 gets pushed into an unprotected 2027 pick. Landon Dupont, come on down!
/dream
Seriously, Andersson has been a pleasure to watch and follow as a Flames' fan. I have enjoyed watching him play with his skill as well as with that swagger. Teams need players with swagger. I always crack up thinking about him and Wilson last season. He was a fantastic Flame and represented Calgary well. I know wherever he ends up, I will continue cheering for him. Hope he wins a cup sooner than later!
|
I think the trade only happens at the draft because a team offers Conroy the one thing he cannot refuse. Otherwise it makes sense for the Flames to wait for July 1st and see how the free agent frenzy can pump up the price on Andersson.
Being able to trade him for a tiny cap hit for 1 year AND a contract extension would make him desirable for any team looking to make noise in the playoffs for the next ~6 years.
Ekblad signing an extension in the next week would be amazing. The UFA pool for RD would be down to Fabbro, Ceci, Schmidt, Perbix...