2021/2022 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[TheChief]

Brad needs to add a better center to this roster then Backlund or Monahan, I like the team but there is a glaring hole in the middle of Mangiapane/Toffoli that needs to be addressed by any means necessary if this team wants to go all the way.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by TheChief

Brad needs to add a better center to this roster then Backlund or Monahan, I like the team but there is a glaring hole in the middle of Mangiapane/Toffoli that needs to be addressed by any means necessary if this team wants to go all the way.

If Hertl doesn’t get moved, then I wonder what would be available.

Max Domi? He’s a hybrid winger/centre.

…rumours of Scheifele possibly being available (seems unlikely though).

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by BigRed

What's the ask on Jarnkrok I wonder? IIRC, the Flames could add him without dumping salary. Dunno who sits for him to play, but they could at least send Ritchie down.

If they land Jarnkrok, is it Ruzicka or Monahan on popcorn row?

Could just rotate players in and out. But I’m not too concerned with what comes out of the line up from the 4th line, they’re pretty ineffective at the best of times anyway. I think it would actually make more sense if they just re-distributed most of their minutes to the top guys. For how good the top line has been, they’d have even better numbers if their minutes were close to a Matthews or McDavid.

But obviously Darryl likes to roll all 4 lines, so it is what it is. But if Treliving can nab big time depth in the bottom 6 like. Jarnkrok, then that would be big addition because I would hate for the Flames’ great season to go up in smoke because of one slash to the hands that breaks the fingers of one of our top guys. Therein lies the rub of being a top heavy team.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

If Hertl doesn’t get moved, then I wonder what would be available.

Max Domi? He’s a hybrid winger/centre.

…rumours of Scheifele possibly being available (seems unlikely though).

Andrew Copp?
Nick Paul?

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by TheChief

Brad needs to add a better center to this roster then Backlund or Monahan, I like the team but there is a glaring hole in the middle of Mangiapane/Toffoli that needs to be addressed by any means necessary if this team wants to go all the way.

Yeah I don’t mind Ruzicka there. He’s made a few sneaky good plays with these guys, but it’s almost like Ruzicka is a couple years away from being that “guy.” In other words, if Ruzicka was 25 years old, he’d probably be the perfect option, but his game is still very raw at this point. So acquiring a more veteran 3rd line pivot would be ideal.

[TheChief]

How good would Jeff Carter look on that second line.. I'm sad we couldn't snag McCann. Unfortunately because of Monahan I think this is how we roll into the playoffs. You cant expect the top line and the PP to do it every single night when the playoffs start. We are short a competent center away from truly contending. It saddens me to know that (lets be honest) one or more of our top players are not coming back next year, and this is probably our best chance to do damage in the playoffs (Sutter signed for only one more season). Roster is going to be tighter with John at 11 M and Chuck at 9+, not to mention Lindholm with only a couple years left at the best contract in the league.



I personally say if you have to trade your best prospect to unload Sean (to clear capspace), and it brings you back a difference maker in another separate deal like Giroux or Statsny, you absolutely have to do it. What better chance will we ever have then now?

[ComixZone]

I think I’ll predict two trades:

1. Ben Chiarot will end up being a Flame.
2. The Flames will acquire a centre who has more points than Mikael Backlund so far this season - and IF Tomas Hertl gets traded, it will be to Calgary.

[Vinny01]

I predict there will be no big Flames trade and by that I mean bigger than the Toffoli deal.

I think Brad is going to lurk and see if he can get some guys as prices drop closer to the actual deadline.

If the Flames do anything I think it will be deadline day

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by TheChief

It saddens me to know that (lets be honest) one or more of our top players are not coming back next year

This locker room is as close as any I've seen in this city, rivalling or perhaps even surpassing '04. Something tells me they want to keep this thing together and take as many deep runs in the playoffs as they can.

The Flames are a true contender this year; just becuase they aren't absolutely perfect at every position doesn't mean they aren't a true contender. Granted, they would benefit from an upgrade in their bottom 6 C, but I think unloading a top prospect just to offload Monahan, would be a mistake... unless you get both things done in one transaction. Monahan + prospect (or Monahan + picks) for someone like Jarnkrok would be a smart move in my opinion.

[powderjunkie]

I keep coming back to Roslovic. He has some warts, but good speed and a nice high ceiling. It's weird that it hasn't gone better for him this year in CBJ - would have thought they'd do everything possible to make the local kid a long-term fixture. He's getting more TOI with Boone/Texier injured, but he looks to be the odd man out behind those two and Sillinger.

He's the type of guy we'll be looking for to replace Monahan next year...probably looking at a 1x2.5M QO. Dubé and a 3rd (maybe conditionally upgrades to 2nd)?

Change of scenery deal; CBJ gets a couple years younger with a bit more term (though I'm not sure if Roslovic would be UFA if he takes a 1 year QO...I think he might have 1 more year of RFA after). CGY can't really afford to pay this version of Dubé 2.3M next year, but 2.5M would be really good value for a 3C with JR's upside.

Lucic-Ruzicka-Toffoli
Lewis-Monahan-Roslovic

Always the option to put Roslovic at C if the lights get too bright for Ruzicka, and realistically we'll need 5-6 C's for a run.

[Sandman]

Roslovic would be a great option for a 2nd/3rd line C, IMO. I also really like Domi. Sutter would do wonders for both guys.

[gvitaly]

I think that if the Flames get anyone, they will get Stastny.

[dammage79]

Dark Horse. Pick, Pavel Zacha. Or Mike McLeod.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by BigRed

What's the ask on Jarnkrok I wonder? IIRC, the Flames could add him without dumping salary. Dunno who sits for him to play, but they could at least send Ritchie down.

If they land Jarnkrok, is it Ruzicka or Monahan on popcorn row?

Jarnkrok hasn’t played centre all year.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Dark Horse. Pick, Pavel Zacha. Or Mike McLeod.

If Zacha was available, he should be #1 on the list. Big and skilled, perfect Sutter player, and a C.

[Enoch Root]

Zacha would be great, but why would Jersey move him?

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Zacha would be great, but why would Jersey move him?

He's just been rumored in trades with other teams. Thought he'd be available. There was talk of a swap of Zacha for Boeser. I think the Flames can pull something off similar with Dube and a prospect. Depending on if Zacha would re-sign at a manageable extention.

[djsFlames]

If they go deep I could see one of Gudbranson/Zadorov taking a discount to stay and keep the party bumpin'.

[camm13]

Devils have been high on Boeser, and Canucks on Zacha, so something could be there. I don't see why they would be interested in Dube, when they already have the better player. His contract now is $2.25M, he's going to want more than that, and we want to shed Dubes contract to fit next years contracts in.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by dammage79

He's just been rumored in trades with other teams. Thought he'd be available. There was talk of a swap of Zacha for Boeser. I think the Flames can pull something off similar with Dube and a prospect. Depending on if Zacha would re-sign at a manageable extention.

NJD is also just loaded with young forwards, including Macleod and Mercer as promising C's. Zacha is about to turn 25, putting him a couple years ahead of most of the core - not a bad thing, but they might need to add a more veteran presence to the mix.

Their blue line needs work - Valimaki would be a better starting point, though I imagine they'd be targeting someone more established like Hanifin (no thanks).