2020/2021 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

I wonder if people who want to trade Backlund even watch our games, especially the last 3.

With some of the suggestions I read here, I wonder if some posters know anything about the game of hockey.

[868904]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I'd be surprised if Bennett returned a first this point.

Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow returned firsts.

Upcoming draft is not even as good as last year plus there’s all the uncertainty with limited viewing.

Anything less than a first round pick and Treliving should hang up the phone.

Not to mention Flames might have to play the Leafs if they make it.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Yup. pretty straight forward that that deal will never happen.

Never suggested it would. Trades are a negotiation - if another team wants your player, you state the price. That was my price - I am not giving away a player to a divisional rival that I might well face in the playoffs, unless they make it worthwhile.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Toonage

If the Leafs wanted Bennett, and going by what Dubas had to say yesterday, then its probably one of their (less) prized prospects coming back.

That said, I expect Treliving to hold onto Bennett until the deadline and unless someone overpays he likely stays until the end of the year and is chosen in the expansion draft or simply not qualified.

The Flames will want Bennett for the playoffs. And while those aren't guaranteed he'll wait until the last minute to make that move if he can IMO.

There is no way Treliving is giving a divisional rival Bennett for 'one of their lesser prospects'

I just don't understand Flames fans thinking we have to lose every trade because no one wants our players.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by 868904

Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow returned firsts.

Upcoming draft is not even as good as last year plus there’s all the uncertainty with limited viewing.

Anything less than a first round pick and Treliving should hang up the phone.

Not to mention Flames might have to play the Leafs if they make it.

The only reason they returned those picks was due to their multi year sub $2mil contracts.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

There is no way Treliving is giving a divisional rival Bennett for 'one of their lesser prospects'

I just don't understand Flames fans thinking we have to lose every trade because no one wants our players.

If you move Bennett our for a prospect, does that free up cap space for the Flames to address other issues? Does Sam Rienhart become a more realistic possibility?

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by TOfan

If you move Bennett our for a prospect, does that free up cap space for the Flames to address other issues? Does Sam Rienhart become a more realistic possibility?

Bennett's contract, plus their current space, still don't get it done. They need to move close to $4M, depending on the timing.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

There is no way Treliving is giving a divisional rival Bennett for 'one of their lesser prospects'

I just don't understand Flames fans thinking we have to lose every trade because no one wants our players.

I said he'd stay. Probably should have said the Leafs would offer one of their less prized guys I suppose.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Toonage

I said he'd stay. Probably should have said the Leafs would offer one of their less prized guys I suppose.

Well, if he does in fact covet Bennett, he knows he can't call up Treliving and offer a mediocre prospect for him.

In this case, Dubas has to lift the offer, he can't force Treliving to hit the bid.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

The only reason they returned those picks was due to their multi year sub $2mil contracts.

Yeah, I am not saying to trade Bennett on the cheap but with the ED and Bennet's contract situation I don't think he gets traded unless someone really overpays.
There is a decent chance he doesn't get qualified unless his play really picks up.

[savemedrzaius]

HAH @ Hyman for Bennett.

I don't get why the Leafs would be even rumoured to be interested in Bennett. They need a Top 6 Winger not a bottom 6 if anything.

Hyman works on any line he is put on. From what I've read Bennett kills any line he is put on.

[868904]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

The only reason they returned those picks was due to their multi year sub $2mil contracts.

They make less money than Bennett because of pedigree and they aren't as impactful in the playoffs, especially Goodrow.

You could argue that Coleman has similar value, but there is no way Goodrow is worth more than Bennett.

Salary doesn't mean everything in value. It is a component. If salary were everything, Josh Leivo would be worth a first round pick.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

HAH @ Hyman for Bennett.

I don't get why the Leafs would be even rumoured to be interested in Bennett. They need a Top 6 Winger not a bottom 6 if anything.

Hyman works on any line he is put on. From what I've read Bennett kills any line he is put on.

Well there’s the first problem.

[8sPOT]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

HAH @ Hyman for Bennett.

I don't get why the Leafs would be even rumoured to be interested in Bennett. They need a Top 6 Winger not a bottom 6 if anything.

Hyman works on any line he is put on. From what I've read Bennett kills any line he is put on.

Because playoffs, thats why.

In all seriousness this is not the time to move Bennett. Or anybody. Wait until the off season.

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

There would be an epic headbutt if Sutter wants to expose 26 year old Lindholm over 32 year old Backlund.

Won't happen.

Lindholm would likely be #2 on Darryl’s list...so no, Lindholm would not be exposed either.

[jaikorven]

I know that DS, will likely or could likely, have input on the ED list, but it falls to the GM not the coach or am I missing something here?

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Meh. I will never get on board with the legend of Michael Backlund. The guy is way too inconsistent for my liking and sucks in the playoffs. Was invisible to terrible for a large part of this season. This team needs players that bring it every game not 30-40 games a season.

I thought Backlund was the Flames’ best skater in the playoffs. He is terribly inconsistent, but his high end is very high when he’s on. He’s also tasked to play a very difficult role on this team. Can’t be easy playing a shutdown role every night and constantly starting in the defensive zone. Regardless, the new coach has Mikael Backlund playing as this team’s #1 center. So it doesn’t really matter what we think of him, he’s Darryl’s new teacher’s pet and we’ll have to see how things continue to unfold.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by jaikorven

I know that DS, will likely or could likely, have input on the ED list, but it falls to the GM not the coach or am I missing something here?

It’s fair to say the dynamic has likely changed significantly.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by 868904

They make less money than Bennett because of pedigree and they aren't as impactful in the playoffs, especially Goodrow.

You could argue that Coleman has similar value, but there is no way Goodrow is worth more than Bennett.

Salary doesn't mean everything in value. It is a component. If salary were everything, Josh Leivo would be worth a first round pick.

It does when you have a team absolutely stacked to the nines, with $3 mil left to fill out your roster effectively and essentially guarantee a cup win. They paid what no other team would have paid.

[Funkhouser]

I would like to offload Bennett for picks at the deadline (ideally a first).
The hype around his playoff performance is somewhat legitimate, but the deadline is the opportune time to sell someone with such a reputation. He is a forth liner presently so we won't miss much.