2020/2021 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by 18YrOldSamBennett

I would look at trying to bring in Vatanen before Gus.

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I think Gus will come in 1-2 mill cheaper.

My guess is he takes a 1.5 mill one year somewhere.

[Heavy Jack]

I didn’t realize Vatanen was a righty

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

I’m hoping flames don’t spend anymore money on D. Flames need to concentrate on forwards.

Outside of something league min yeah.

Whats the point of bringing in the defense and goaltending to backstop an offense that has looked anemic at important times.

I will keep throwing out Dadanov's name until he's gone.

[btimbit]

I would like Gustaffson as a 3rd pairing PP specialist but at this point, I want to spend the rest of our money on forwards

[SuperMatt18]

Hinostroza to Florida for 1 year and $1M. Florida is having a good UFA period.

Be nice if the Flames could get in on at least one value signing.

[Toonage]

Flames absolutely need to bolster the right side both on D and F.

Expect trades. Maybe soon. Things feel awfully quiet don't they?

[flambers]

Yep, Flames I would think are now working to try to generate a trade.

Their offense is very average, and has to improve......

[Heavy Jack]

I’d love to see a combination of Hanifin and Ryan moved out for futures to allow us to bring in Toffoli and an additional value contract in the bottom 6.

[btimbit]

A shame we couldn't get a Mangiapane contract done already to have a better idea of what the cap situation will be

[kukkudo]

Originally Posted by btimbit

A shame we couldn't get a Mangiapane contract done already to have a better idea of what the cap situation will be

Im sure Flames management know what hes gonna get and the cap situation with him signed.

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

With Backlund’s 200 foot game, there’s a case to be made he’s our best Center. Criminally undervalued for what he brings to the table.

Amazing what he brings to the table. He was such a factor in stopping the likes of Getzlaf and MacKinnon in the playoffs when he was needed the most lol Both those players ran circles around him. The Flames got lucky Schiefle didn't play the series otherwise, he would have done the same to Backlund.

What are the Flames paying him all that money for? So he can defend against guys like Monahan? I think Derek Ryan can do as good of a job with that. To me, this is a case of fans falling in love with the player instead of looking at the reality.. I wonder if other teams fans view Backlund the same way - I don't think so.

[djsFlames]

Hall is holding up a lot of dominos, that's all i know.

Him and Pietro are taking their sweet time with this.

[Reign of Fire]

Any rumors on Toffoli?

[Heavy Jack]

The flames issues in the past few playoffs have been lack of timely goaltending and lack of 5 on 5 scoring from the top players; Backlund again has easily been the most consistent playoff performer amongst our top 6 forwards and it’s not even close. The story your trying to narrate isn’t checking out Keenan, Backlund is a legit two-way Center who puts up consistent numbers and skates against the opposing teams top players, it’s not his fault our Goalies have played like sieves in the biggest playoff games and our top scorers disappeared.

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod
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The Vancouver Canucks remain in the market for a top-four defenceman and are one of the teams that have expressed interest in Travis Hamonic. As they aren't the only team in that mix, they're also exploring multiple options.

Why did they let Tanev go then? He said on a few occasions how much he loves playing in Vancouver and how much he wants to stay there. Benning reportedly told his agent that re-signing Markstrom was priority #1 due to cap space limitations. They haven't re-signed Markstrom, they have allowed Tanev to leave and now they are looking for top-4 D? Something doesn't add up. Does anyone else see a problem here?

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Crown Royal

You threw the first insult at me. That's all I was saying. Maybe you should look at your own behavior before complaining about others insulting you. Why do you think it is okay for you to call me a liar, and then turn around and complain about being told you have no foresight? Kinda hypocritical.

I didn't call you a liar. I was referring to the snippet that you were quoting. I was discussing the source, and wasn't buying it.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Why did they let Tanev go then? He said on a few occasions how much he loves playing in Vancouver and how much he wants to stay there. Benning reportedly told his agent that re-signing Markstrom was priority #1 due to cap space limitations. They haven't re-signed Markstrom, they have allowed Tanev to leave and now they are looking for top-4 D? Something doesn't add up. Does anyone else see a problem here?

Benning returning to form as Dim Jim, after a few good drafts had people fooled that he might be a good GM

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

The flames issues in the past few playoffs have been lack of timely goaltending and lack of 5 on 5 scoring from the top players;

Agreed, 1st line 5 on 5 generated next to nothing in terms of offense.

A team will never win, with that type of results.

Not quite sure what the Flames are planning....

[Heavy Jack]

I see a GM that got distracted by a big fish in OEL and it dominos into him missing out on Markstrom, Tanev and potentially Toffoli and others. Personally Hamonic would be a slight downgrade on what Tanev brought and Tanev appeared to be beloved by his team mates so it’s odd that Benning would not prioritize internal players after a 2nd round playoff exit.

[djsFlames]

Who are the top 5 on 5 producers of the UFA fwds available?