[Trade] Flames acquire rights to Nikita Zadorov for 3rd acquired in Rittich trade

[Mull]

I wish it was a conditional 3rd on signing, with a reduced pick if not signed... but I assume BT was allowed to talk to the player prior to the trade?

[Nelson]

Now sign him to a reasonable contract, and I'm totally fine with this. He brings violence and defence. Its important to remember that RFA re-signings are Tre's greatest strength.

[TheScorpion]

I really just don't get this move. Likely doesn't move the needle for CGY at all.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by kobasew19

Hey Nostradamus,

When is Juventus closing the Locatelli deal? lol.

when they stop lowballing Sassuolo

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Mull

I wish it was a conditional 3rd on signing, with a reduced pick if not signed... but I assume BT was allowed to talk to the player prior to the trade?

He's got arbitration rights.

He'll be here at least 1 year.

[Enoch Root]

Essentially traded Rittich for Zadorov - excellent!

Now go sign a better backup.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Macman

The Hawks did give him a qualifying offer so they still wanted him to an extent.

I think they qualified him as the must have known there was some market for him. Plus insurance in case they couldn't sign McCabe.

[AustinL_NHL]

Excellent defense, ZERO offense.

Think he'll be perfect for Sutter's system.

Between him and Pitlick, the Flames are going for pure defense so far this offseason.

A-ok with a 3rd

[sureLoss]

Official

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flam...ov/c-325835388

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Geeoff

So, the Kraken took an AHL player from the Hawks and could have gotten a 3rd round pick?

Seattle has made a lot of mistakes but will somehow make the Stanley Cup Finals this year

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I really just don't get this move. Likely doesn't move the needle for CGY at all.

Everyone was saying "we got cap-space when Giordano was taken"

...we are now going to spend I'd say probably 65%-70% of Giordano's vacant cap-space on a defenceman who has bad underlying numbers. "He's big"

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I really just don't get this move. Likely doesn't move the needle for CGY at all.

I am continually baffled by your assessment of defensemen.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Mull

I wish it was a conditional 3rd on signing, with a reduced pick if not signed... but I assume BT was allowed to talk to the player prior to the trade?

He was qualified, he's playing for Calgary this year.

[iggyloob12]

I'm OK with this deal. Flames definitely need to be tougher to play against and this player will help.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Seattle has made a lot of mistakes but will somehow make the Stanley Cup Finals this year

We should put money on this.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Geeoff

So, the Kraken took an AHL player from the Hawks and could have gotten a 3rd round pick?

to get the 3rd rounder, Francis would actually have to make a trade. Impossible.

[Flamesfan05]

Unless Zadorov signs for less money, this is another stupid deal by Treliving

[Nelson]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I really just don't get this move. Likely doesn't move the needle for CGY at all.

I think the playoffs this year showed that you need a big, mean blue line to succeed in the playoffs.

[Lanny_McDonald]

I hate bleeding picks, but for an RFA where we can get some term out of a player, it is a good investment. Good job by Treliving here. Now get him inked to four year contract at a reasonable price and we have a winner.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

A 3rd rounder, seems like a fair deal! If things don’t work out I think he can fetch more at the trade deadline.

He was available last deadline, no deal done.