[Rumour] Lebrun: Flames prepared to have Hanifin at training camp with low trade offers so Far

[colbym72]

Sam Bennett's return to Calgary

[MrMike]

If it's Duclair and a 3rd or any picks in the future, I'd rather keep Hanifin and sell him at the deadline no matter where we are in the standings.

[gvitaly]

I think Loustarinen as a part of the package is a lot more likely than Lundell.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Because he's behind Barkov and Bennett and by all accounts they are interested in Hanifin, who is a great top 4 defenceman with outstanding underlying stats?

Is it too much to ask that other teams have to give to get the Flames' best players?

Yes. They have more Cs than they need and not enough D. Calgary is strong on D and, with Backlund and/or Lindholm gone, in need of a C. It's a strength for strength trade. Also Florida thinks they are knocking on the door, with good reason and a veteran is what they need over a developing guy.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

Hanifin is also a UFA next summer. I guess Conroy would get an indication from Duclair's camp about his willingness to re-sign.

Hanifin >>> Duclair though. We've seen multiple wingers get dumped for cheap. I think a 3rd is realistic basis the other trades. Career high of 58 points and hasn't played a full season in his career

[Nelson]

Huberdeau gets what Huberdeau wants, or the Flames want to help Huberdeau succeed.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

That's fair.

I guess I'm thinking of what Zito would realistically offer given the current market.

The Jets just got two former first round picks, one who just put up 41 points in 63 games, plus a 3rd liner who is a consistent 35-45 point guy and a 4th round pick for a 25 year old center who has a career high 63 point season.

The market for a 26 year old dman who has averaged 43 points a year over the past two seasons playing on the second PP unit should be significantly more than a 28 year old Duclair as the centrepiece.

[dammage79]

At least get Denisenko and Luostorainen then. Double up on young players with big upside.

But damn, I really don't want to deal with FLA

[Flames67]

Two thoughts:

Could Coleman realistically service the same role that Duclair is supposed to fill. I get the Huby - Duclair connection but don't he and Coleman play similar roles?

Also, I wonder about Barkov. He has now become #2 on that team very, very quickly behind Tkachuk. He doesn't strike me as an ego guy, but perhaps it's a bit bruised and we could pry him out of there.

Barkov for Hanifin + 2nd?

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Stating a fact. Duclair should not be the centerpiece of a Hanifin trade, but suggesting he is worth a 3rd or a 4th is pretty silly

given the state of the winger market, I think it's ludicrous to suggest that he's worth any more than that — particularly after he missed most of last season with an injury

I almost wonder if the Flames deal Hanifin somewhere else and then circle back to Florida and flip a 3rd or 4th for Duclair.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Nelson

Huberdeau gets what Huberdeau wants, or the Flames want to help Huberdeau succeed.

I think Huberdeau wants the most competitive team. He already has his money. Crappy returns make that harder

[Hockey_Ninja]

It’s gonna be Hanifin for Duclair, Luostarinen and a 3rd isn’t it?

[Cycling76er]

Originally Posted by colbym72

Sam Bennett's return to Calgary

No.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by dammage79

At least get Denisenko and Luostorainen then. Double up on young players with big upside.

But damn, I really don't want to deal with FLA

No more quantity for quality.

The best or we hold and will wait to sell. Hold composure and if it doesn't involve a first round pick in the next hours draft there is absolutely no rush. No way these players have a worse season than last. And there is a F*** you part to these offers as well.

[trackercowe]

Florida should be gifting Duclair lol. He basically has no value after last season. He's worth a late round pick (if that). It'll be a sad few days if he's the "big add" for all potential returns of our big name players going into the weekend.

[Nelson]

Come on Conroy. 2023 1st please. You can get Duclair later.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

It’s gonna be Hanifin for Duclair, Luostarinen and a 3rd isn’t it?

I can live with that actually, but I have been watching the Panthers quite a bit(after Tkachuk left) and I'm a fan of both of those players.

[Electricprez]

Originally Posted by Flames67

Two thoughts:

Could Coleman realistically service the same role that Duclair is supposed to fill. I get the Huby - Duclair connection but don't he and Coleman play similar roles?

Also, I wonder about Barkov. He has now become #2 on that team very, very quickly behind Tkachuk. He doesn't strike me as an ego guy, but perhaps it's a bit bruised and we could pry him out of there.

Barkov for Hanifin + 2nd?

There would be riots in the streets of Sunrise, Florida.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

Gross.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I can live with that actually, but I have been watching the Panthers quite a bit(after Tkachuk left) and I'm a fan of both of those players.

I think you'd be the only one lol