[Trade] Flames have acquired D Oscar Fantenberg from the Kings for a conditional 2020 4th

[Nelson]

Here's one opinion on the trade from Todd Cordell:

I'll start with the move Calgary *did* make, rather than the one(s) they didn't. That, of course, was acquiring defenseman Oscar Fantenberg from Los Angeles for a 4th round pick in 2020.

In a vacuum, I have no problem with the deal. I kind of like it. Fantenberg brings little to the table offensively, however, his shot and chance suppression numbers were very good in Los Angeles. He's a defensive-minded guy who actually contributes positively in that area, rather than one who spends all of his shifts chasing play in the defensive zone (Erik Gudbranson, for example). He's 27, he has a little playoff experience in the NHL, quite a bit of it in the SHL, and his style of play nicely compliments the younger, more offensive-gifted players he'll partner with on the 3rd pairing any time he is in the lineup.

Would I have been comfortable with two of Rasmus Andersson, Juuso Valimkai and/or Oliver Kylington playing every night? Yes. In fact, I'd probably prefer it. With that said, Fantenberg can play a little and the cost of acquisition was very little. I have no problem with bringing him in for added depth. If the Flames are to go on a deep run, as hoped and perhaps expected, they're probably going to need seven or eight defenders capable of at least treading water. Fantenberg has a better chance of doing so than Dalton Prout.

My only hope is the Flames don't force the issue with Fantenberg and sit a kid or two every night simply because they dealt a pick for him. If he is going to take some playing time away, it has to be earned.

[TheScorpion]

i guess deadline day wasn't just a snore for Flames fans

https://twitter.com/user/status/1100441150467555330

[Demetric]

From an Athletic article: Article

For the conference-leading Flames, Fantenberg is considered a depth addition.

Fantenberg, in fact, was in that role for the Kings at the start of the season, appearing in four of their first 12 games. By his final Kings game, on Saturday at Florida, he was a second-pair D-man because of the Jake Muzzin trade and injury to Alec Martinez.

“I was very sad today that he left,” said Kings assistant coach Marco Sturm, who runs the defense. “He went from a healthy scratch to one of our better defensemen. On this team, I think that says it all.”

Not too shabby for someone still learning the north american game.

[Samuelsson]

Hasn't even played a game for us yet, but.. ###### it, I'm on board: #ReSignFantenberg

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

i guess deadline day wasn't just a snore for Flames fans

https://twitter.com/user/status/1100441150467555330

[LWcrowfoot]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

i guess deadline day wasn't just a snore for Flames fans

https://twitter.com/user/status/1100441150467555330

Some said Puns/Dad Jokes/Play on Words 101 was a waste of an option course but you're proof there are real world applications.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Yamer

Exactly what came to mind when I read that....haha.

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Exactly what came to mind when I read that....haha.

"No trade. Need sleepey."

[SniperJ]

Let's see how he does against NJD tomorrow - I hear he cracks the lineup tomorrow.