2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

WTF are these lines?!

Have you even watched them play this year?!

Wasn't really what the lines would be...more just a visual of what the depth would look like with Hanifin / Markstrom but without some of the guys rumored to be in the deals and if injured guys come back.

Forward lines are a mess for sure in that post, but the 2nd and 3rd pairs are what they've been rolling the last little bit due to injury.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

Yes please, Bourque and a conditional 2nd that becomes a 1st if they make the west finals for Tanev 50 %

I'd love to see a few of these types of conditional picks. It will make it easier to see the team dismantled and our players heading off to go for big playoff runs with other teams if we know that their success will benefit us directly through doing things like making a late second round pick into a late first round pick.

Most opposing GMs would probably allow it because once a pick is in the 28-32 range, it means they are in the conference / cup finals and they can likely concede that their rental player did the job to help get them there.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Wasn't really what the lines would be...more just a visual of what the depth would look like with Hanifin / Markstrom but without some of the guys rumored to be in the deals and if injured guys come back.

Forward lines are a mess for sure in that post, but the 2nd and 3rd pairs are what they've been rolling the last little bit due to injury.

It's awful. Which explains why it won't happen.

[InternationalVillager]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

Markstrom is a decent goalie for sure, but nowhere near top three in the league. He's a top ten goalie at best, and with two years left at six million per season, his contract has little or no trade value if we don't retain half the money.

GSAA. Look it up.

[jayswin]

The insiders rumors have been great, but the real thread winner came when Cortez suggested we'll pick up new defenseman from the D-partment store.

[MegaErtz]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Little to no value is better than negative value where the Flames would have to include draft picks that you said a couple days ago, so it is moving in the right direction. My prediction is that he has even more value than “little” and certainly more value than none.

Offloading his contract in full means we’d have to throw picks into the deal. Nobody can fit his full salary under the cap anyway, so we have to retain money or take a bad contract back.

Some of the returns people in this thread seem to be expecting are ludicrous.

[AustinL_NHL]

MegaErtz gonna be MegaHertz after Markstrom brings back ridiculous value.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by MegaErtz

Offloading his contract in full means we’d have to throw picks into the deal. Nobody can fit his full salary under the cap anyway, so we have to retain money or take a bad contract back.

Some of the returns people in this thread seem to be expecting are ludicrous.

If the Flames get a massive return for Markstom will you and some others finally admit it was a good UFA signing?

[Funkhouser]

Some of the returns people in this thread seem to be expecting are ludicrous.

[konradical]

Holtz or Mercer would be great additions to the retool and give us a legit top 6 forward at minimum as their potential

Vanacek has been a pretty good goalie most of his career except this year, he could even be flipped next year if he plays well again. Has a .905 career average.

Siengethaler is 26 and already decent enough to play the top 4 minutes and still could become even better. Especially with Tanev and Hanifin leaving, Siegenthaler is way better then Gilbert, Oestrele, Pachal to round out the top 4 on defence.

At worst we get a top 6 forward, top 4 defencemen and a backup goalie plus a pick for a 34 year old goalie.

I love Markstrom, but he has a shot at winning the cup and we have a chance to fast track our retool/rebuild

[Jetfire]

NJ has so many attractive pieces in their depth chart. They can take anyone they like from us and pay accordingly. I've liked most of the proposals talked about in recent days involving NJ. Can't wait for the deal to get done.

[konradical]

One player im curious about trading is Greer. Now with Pelltier, Rooney, Coronato, Duehr and Scwindt all good enough to play 4th line minutes, it creates a huge log jam on wingers.

Id gladly flip him to a team that needs depth for the playoffs for like a 4th or 5th. He has been great for us so far

[AC]

Originally Posted by konradical

One player im curious about trading is Greer. Now with Pelltier, Rooney, Coronato, Duehr and Scwindt all good enough to play 4th line minutes, it creates a huge log jam on wingers.

Id gladly flip him to a team that needs depth for the playoffs for like a 4th or 5th. He has been great for us so far

He broke his foot, probably not a good playoff pickup.

[Southside403]

Originally Posted by konradical

One player im curious about trading is Greer. Now with Pelltier, Rooney, Coronato, Duehr and Scwindt all good enough to play 4th line minutes, it creates a huge log jam on wingers.

Id gladly flip him to a team that needs depth for the playoffs for like a 4th or 5th. He has been great for us so far

Greer is worth every dollar guy works his nuts off every shift
We have no guys who can stick up for the young lads

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by InternationalVillager

GSAA. Look it up.

*It’s actually GSAx

They are different

[trackercowe]

Markstrom was basically a negative asset coming this season. Trading him for a bundle will be such a boon to this organization. A month ago I never thought they would trade Markstrom in-season. It seems so different when compared to the Flames organizations previous policy. Kudos to Conroy and the management team for finally seeking out positive gains such as these.

[MolsonInBothHands]

Originally Posted by Sec214

I’ve been told this is taking longer than expected due to some commitments business wise around the stadium series but it’s not confirmed.

85% of this community is great but the 15% that continue to make the uncalled for comments towards those that contribute all “Insiderrrr” information consistently are a real drag. I personally am reconsidering sharing any information going forward not because I’m afraid to be wrong but it takes an effort by those with information to come here and share it far less than it is for you to come and consume it.

I’ve seen every single one of us be questioned, targeted ect by a consistent group of the community. The only people you’re impacting is your peers on this forum. I can share the information with my friends, family ect and enjoy the same level of excitement as I’m sure many of you get reading it.

I don’t need a thank you thread or thanks on my post to keep me motivated to contribute, I do it because I was know how passionate this sites fanbase are about the Calgary Flames and it brings me joy to share information happening behind the scene because I too was once in the dark waiting for the media heads to grace us with information.

Enjoy your weekend.

Your posts and gifs keep me refreshing. Thank you for sharing, and completely understand why you might cease. I only have one question: you couldn't find a gif to encapsulate these thoughts? 😂

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by MolsonInBothHands

Your posts and gifs keep me refreshing. Thank you for sharing, and completely understand why you might cease. I only have one question: you couldn't find a gif to encapsulate these thoughts? 😂

[jg13]

So Conroy has the elder wand and can win any trade against other GMs.

[This post is terrible]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Wait a minute, what movie did Voldemort become a CP insider? man they must be running out of story lines for that series.