[Rumour] Friedman: Devils and Flames have had legit discussions about Markstrom

[browntrout]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Mercer is the same age as Zary the upside is there. In many cases several very solid young assets can be combined to land a superstar via trade. 34vyear old Markstrom who is having a great year returning a 22 year old center in his 3rd year and a decent pick is great.

Last summer we couldn’t give Markstrom away so lets not forget he doesn’t have a perfect resume himself

Mercer just makes no sense, if anything they need solid d-man prospects, they are so thin in the pipeline

they have players like coronato, honzek, Pelletier, zary, shargonvich, kuzmenko, they have too many small forwards, mercer just further compounds this problem

I think for it to make sense for Calgary, especially if they are retaining salary, 2024 first round pick has to be on the table, plus a mid level propect

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by browntrout

Calgary needs star players, they don't need more meddling 2nd/3rd players. They need draft capital and to start swing for the fences on players that have star potential, if they miss, so be it. The last thing that they need is to come out of this rebuild, 3-4 years later without star players.

If Hughes, Nemec is off limits, then this year's first round pick has to be in play, Mercer is not going to turn this organization into a contender

Getting Mercer back for Markstrom is most likely a pipe dream. If you expect more, you're setting yourself up for disappointment (or you haven't followed Mercer).

[browntrout]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Getting Mercer back for Markstrom is most likely a pipe dream. If you expect more, you're setting yourself up for disappointment (or you haven't followed Mercer).

I am not expecting more, I think Calgary would prefer the 2024 st round pick, you like Mercer, I don't

[Niemo]

New Jersey would much prefer giving a 1st vs Mercer. I would think that Mercer is a non starter for them.

[Tiger]

Originally Posted by browntrout

I am not expecting more, I think Calgary would prefer the 2024 st round pick, you like Mercer, I don't

Mercer is much better than a lottery ticket late round first in a draft that is supposed to drop off.

[browntrout]

Originally Posted by Tiger

Mercer is much better than a lottery ticket late round first in a draft that is supposed to drop off.

I would take Tig Iginla over Mercer any day of the week

[Tiger]

Originally Posted by browntrout

I would take Tig Iginla over Mercer any day of the week

so you're making a huge assumption the one player, that probably multiple teams want, would be available with a later round pick. He is ranked as high as 10th, usually around 16th

[Tiger]

Originally Posted by browntrout

I would take Tig Iginla over Mercer any day of the week

Mercer is what, the fifth highest scorer from the 2020 draft so far.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Niemo

New Jersey would much prefer giving a 1st vs Mercer. I would think that Mercer is a non starter for them.

They’re not going to be able to pay every single ELCer at this rate. They desperately need a goalie and have needed one since Brodeur (Schneider was too injury prone and the rest have been meh).

[Shazam]

I hope the discussions are too legit to quit.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Shazam

I hope the discussions are too legit to quit.

It took 70 posts.

[browna]

Originally Posted by devo22

don't get blinded by a couple of wins. Cash in.

More then a couple.

Flames won 4 in a row, then got to an early lead but lost the lead against Toronto after being comfortable, then the Oilers fluked a GWG in a tight game, and Flames in full control and should've been up by more than 2 going into third ivs StL but lost it in third with under a minute.

A stinker against Columbus next but then 4 wins in a row since that.

Flames have played well in 11 of last 12 games, and the 8 wins they have are low for what they should have IMO.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Niemo

New Jersey would much prefer giving a 1st vs Mercer. I would think that Mercer is a non starter for them.

Then I would think Jacob Markstrom is a non starter for us.

[The Yen Man]

I'd rather keep Markstrom and have him and Wolf as a tandem later. I feel like throwing Wolf to the wolves (lol) is not going to help his development long term.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Tiger

so you're making a huge assumption the one player, that probably multiple teams want, would be available with a later round pick. He is ranked as high as 10th, usually around 16th

At this point, acquiring an extra 1st rounder gives them the flexibility to trade up to secure Tij while not overdrafting him because of who his dad is.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

It took 70 posts.

Sadly the time of the hammer has long since been forgotten.

[Boumsalot]

keep him for the playoff run. If they miss the playoffs trade him.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Sadly the time of the hammer has long since been forgotten.

[FanIn80]

All I'm saying, is this team looks like it could win a round or two. Marky isn't a UFA, so there no rush to move him.

Sign Hanifin, trade Tanev, get a couple cheap 6/7 Ds at the deadline and see what happens.

[iamca]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Does Conroy know he can trade with teams other than Vancouver and New Jersey?

The subtle humor caught me by surprise… well played sir!