[Rumour] Boomer: Flames are kicking tires to trade up to #2. Draisaitl might be the target.

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Originally Posted by DropIt

how is sven the cost moving 2 places?

It isn't. But I was trying to think of a way to also get a 2nd from them :P

[nik-]

Originally Posted by FlameZilla

Sven + 4th OA for Chris Stewart + 2nd OA... Buffalo would be stupid not to take that trade. It would result in a CP meltdown, but I could live with it (especially if we picked Ekblad instead of Draisaitl).

Honestly, I think I'd rather just stand pat at 4th OA. Draisaitl is my least favourite of the top 4.

That's a terrible trade for the Flames. Import an enigma and trade one of our best prospects to move up 2 spots in a "top 4" draft.

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I don't put a lot of faith in Boomer, but am torn as Sureloss posted this.......

sureLoss doesn't necessarily endorse this as fact; he posts any bit of news, even when it's from garbage journos... Quoting 'Boomer' is enough to imply it's bullcrap.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by nik-

That's a terrible trade for the Flames. Import an enigma and trade one of our best prospects to move up 2 spots in a "top 4" draft.

I would be happier with #4 and Hudler for #2 and Stewart.

Not a knock on Hudler, because I like him but you have to give to get.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I don't put a lot of faith in Boomer, but am torn as Sureloss posted this.......

Boom absolutely has sources within the Flames organization.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Boom absolutely has sources within the Flames organization.

And he also likes to use his position to troll for reactions.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Igster

Because you think the player you get for sure by doing this is worth more than the assets?

Sure, that's the only reasonable thought process... but I really doubt that #4 + Sven = #2. At least not this year.

[dissentowner]

This is just typical Boomer spewing off about his own speculations. If the Flames trade up I think it will be to get Reinhart or Ekblad, maybe even Bennett, but not Draisaitl, can't see it.
I don't think there is anything to see here, Boomer is about as reliable as Eklund.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

This is just typical Boomer spewing off about his own speculations. If the Flames trade up I think it will be to get Reinhart or Ekblad, maybe even Bennett, but not Draisaitl, can't see it.
I don't think there is anything to see here, Boomer is about as reliable as Ekblad.

I thought he was a reliable D-man?

[Rhubarb]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Colborne improved when he was moved to the wing and Backlund was our best center for most of last year. Would not expect them to swap out positions

Agreed but I'm not so sure that it was the move to the wing more than just gaining NHL experience that was the catalyst, but your argument is more than valid one way or the other. Perhaps he is a better winger. Draisaitl - J.H. Colborne could be a nasty line for the opposition, I think that we are just starting to see what Colborne is made of, good in front of the net in close, big puck possession center in Leon to gain the zone, and then J.H. dictating the play. I likey.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by loob job

Well the rumour out there is that Gagner is the cost for Edmonton to move up two spots so Sven as our cost seems like a bargain.

Sven is much more valuable than Gagner. Gagner couldn't fetch a 2nd round pick.

There's no point in moving up if the player you want is Draisaitl.

If you think he goes top 3, just pick whoever is left from the top 4.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Boom absolutely has sources within the Flames organization.

I am sure he does but he also speculates all the time and it comes to nothing. Can anybody name a time Boomer legit broke something regarding a player coming to Calgary?

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Originally Posted by Parallex

Sure, that's the only reasonable thought process... but I really doubt that #4 + Sven = #2. At least not this year.

#4 + Sven could = #2 + ___

Buffalo has a slough of draft picks, could snag another 2nd?

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by nik-

That's a terrible trade for the Flames. Import an enigma and trade one of our best prospects to move up 2 spots in a "top 4" draft.

I said I could live with it, but I'd rather just stand pat. I also just pulled it out of thin air as a deal I could see Buffalo chomping at the bit. Baertschi would be a good fit in Buffalo & I could see him looking very good in a Sabres uniform.

To pull the trigger on that deal there would need to be a big something added from the Sabres.

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Colborne improved when he was moved to the wing and Backlund was our best center for most of last year. Would not expect them to swap out positions

Exactly. I would be very surprised if Colborne played C for the Flames ever again. Hes a winger.

As for Backs and Stajan, you have to wonder if one of them will be moved sooner than later. I hope its not Backs as he's starting to show some serious growth as an NHL'er. But Stajan just signed a new 4 year deal...

But, be it Draisaitl, Bennett or Reinhart, diplaces one of them. I hope its Stajan and I hope we can move him while he has some value as a solid FO guy and shutdown 2-way C.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

I thought he was a reliable D-man?

That is what happens when you jump on CP 10 minutes after waking up.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by nik-

And he also likes to use his position to troll for reactions.

Based on what?

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

I believe Draisatl has the highest NHL-E of any draft eligible prospect.

No, Reinhart does.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by nik-

And he also likes to use his position to troll for reactions.

Yeah, Molberg probably does know a lot of folk in the org... but I don't think he's above making stuff up (or at least deliberately trying to make a mountain out of a molehill) for the purposes of making tongues wag.

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Based on what?

The fact that (IMO) nobody is as belligerently opinionated as he is without being a bit of a troll?

[JiriHrdina]

Let's be clear
- He said that he has heard that the Flames want to move to #2.
- He speculated that they like Leon

So this commentary was in part rumors and in part speculation.

People want inside information and then rip guys apart when they provide it.

Tough crowd to please.