[Trade] Caps trade John Carlson to the Ducks for conditional '26 or '27 1st + '27 3rd - Page 3 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

IamNotKenKing · 03-06-2026, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

The first around 20 is worth two of the 2nd. So the difference is basically the other 2nd vs the 3rd

Compared to this Weegar was sold low

Forgetting about the two other pieces…

Flamesfan05 · 03-06-2026, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Forgetting about the two other pieces…

Matta is a cap dump, the Flames get their unsigned middle of the road prospect for the cap dump

blender · 03-06-2026, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Plus when you factor in the cap dump that we took on, it's a lot closer than people care to admit.

Carlson is the better player, though.

GioforPM · 03-06-2026, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Matta is a cap dump, the Flames get their unsigned middle of the road prospect for the cap dump

Utah didn’t need a cap dump to take Weegar.

I believe the Flames wanted a veteran D in reserve because they still intend to load manage Brzu and Parekh. And they may yet trade Pachal or Hanley.

And yes, they got a B prospect.

ForeverFlameFan · 03-06-2026, 08:22 AM

I like this for the Ducks. They’ve got a good, young squad. Sennecke has an ELC for another 2 seasons, Joe Q is coaching, and the Pacific is hella weak. Go for it.

Left side is pretty good with Zelwegger, Minty, and Lacombe

Right side they could deal Gudas, Trouba, Moore, or Helleson. Or, someone in minors like Hinds or Luneau.

CalgaryFan1988 · 03-06-2026, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

I don’t think “care to admit” is the right phrase.
It’s a lot closer in your opinion.

Yes, in my opinion the trade chips are close in value.

I'm not saying Conroy did bad, I just think that a signed Weegar would have a lot more value than Carlson as a rental. I'm surprised the trade value was as close as it was.

Winsor_Pilates · 03-06-2026, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Yes, in my opinion the trade chips are close in value.

I'm not saying Conroy did bad, I just think that a signed Weegar would have a lot more value than Carlson as a rental. I'm surprised the trade value was as close as it was.

Weegar's contract may actually be a negative at his current play and age. His salary is good but lots of years left on a potentially diminishing/aging player.

I believe the Flames wanted 2026 picks over 27 as well, I think CC has his strategy.

Regardless, different moves on different days. Things do shift and adjust as players are traded. There's no perfect moves without hindsight.

Flamesfan05 · 03-06-2026, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Utah didn’t need a cap dump to take Weegar.

I believe the Flames wanted a veteran D in reserve because they still intend to load manage Brzu and Parekh. And they may yet trade Pachal or Hanley.

And yes, they got a B prospect.

Maybe, I don’t know

But he makes 3.5M sitting on their bench. And with Weegar and loaded list of d prospect, he would probably never see ice time again.

Anyway, Conroy got a fair deal, the Caps got a great deal for a 36 yrs old rental. That’s all.

Flamesfan05 · 03-06-2026, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blender

Carlson is the better player, though.

That’s debatable

Most people would not trade Weegar for Carlson at this point

Erick Estrada · 03-06-2026, 08:41 AM

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I think Anaheim trying to add is fine.

I just don't get it being a 36 year old UFA.

Parayko would have made a lot of sense IMO. Or really any RH dman with term left that's more in the age range to help over the next 3-5 years.

If Andersson doesn't re-sign with the Knights I'm sure they could be one of several teams interested.

blender · 03-06-2026, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

That’s debatable

Most people would not trade Weegar for Carlson at this point

Most people is a very general subjective statement, but Carlson is, and has always been a better, more impactful player than Weegar. Both Utah and Anaheim are heading into the playoffs, possibly against each other. Which player would most people rather have on their roster today?

McG · 03-06-2026, 09:29 AM

I had a wtf moment when I saw this return for an aging UFA.

As a flames fan though, this is a great trade! UFA who is old and will either stay in Anaheim as an overpay contract next season, or he will leave. It’s one less first round pick in our division. It makes the ducks better this season only, so anti-oilers and anti-Vegas sentiments are satisfied. And if it helps increase the value of our remaining trade D men, even better! Also, if Ducks beat the Flames twice and Oilers once because they are better for this season, good.

I think this trade benefits the Flames.

Ba'alzamon · 03-06-2026, 10:21 AM

Carlson is on pace for 64 points this season, which would be the fifth time he's had that many and his EIGHTH 50+ point season.

Weegar has scored 50 points... once.

Flamesfan05 · 03-06-2026, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by blender

Most people is a very general subjective statement, but Carlson is, and has always been a better, more impactful player than Weegar. Both Utah and Anaheim are heading into the playoffs, possibly against each other. Which player would most people rather have on their roster today?

Today, toss up because Weegar has a bad year but Carlson has been injured and already slowed down the last few weeks

After this year Weegar 100%