2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

Yeah, the Sabres have a lot of really nice prospects that would be a great fit on the Flames. Any two of 2023 1st/Savoie/Kulich and I’d be happy.

Quinn and Kulich would be fantastic

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

They LTIR'd him in March, but he was back and playing in the playoffs.

So is he injured? I haven't seen post-season discussion about him being injured and he certainly didn't look injured in the playoffs.

Yeah they needed someone on LTIR for the rest of the season after their deadline acquisitions so it’s speculated he was okay just banged up enough

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

Wasn’t Backlund 30 when he signed his last deal?

Was wrong about Backlund:

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/mikael-backlund

But right about Brodie:

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/tj-brodie

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Ashes

I actually don't hate the idea of bringing in Hall for 2 seasons if we're moving out the other UFA's. With his speed and north-south style of game he could possibly bring to the table what Duclair did for Huberdeau.

And he would make a great trade deadline deal

[blankall]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I think the main thing the Flames have learned is no more "mr. Nice guy" to players

Don't want to sign this more than fair contract offer considering you haven't got it done? Fine, see ya

Also, they seem to be planning ahead for once. Lindholm is borderline to offer a contract with term to. Backlund, who'll be 35 when his contract ends, is an absolute no. That's not the way it works for players like Backlund. They don't get contracts beyond 2 years when they are that old.

I really think Vegas' success and Johnny leaving has led to an awakening in the management side of the club. The days of loyalty are over. Going forward, the NHL will be more like the NBA. Teams will need to be on their toes and constantly managing assets to assure they don't walk away for nothing. Retirement contracts will be reserved for guys that truly change the course of a franchise.

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

The problem is that to dump that contract they still have no assets that make the deal appealing. Unless you are talking 2025, 2026 1sts.

Lysell would make it appealing.

[topfiverecords]

I sure hope Hanafin gets traded for Lyubushkin and Jokiharju.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

But it would need to be the Flames that actually signed Lindholm in order to get that 8th year. So the player would need to be Flames property on the 1st, no? It wouldn't be showing as the Flames 1st rounder on draft day?

Nope. All the Flames UFAs have a year left on their contract. So whoever takes them can sign the 8th year. It’s seven if the player isn’t on the team by the trade deadline.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

But it would need to be the Flames that actually signed Lindholm in order to get that 8th year. So the player would need to be Flames property on the 1st, no? It wouldn't be showing as the Flames 1st rounder on draft day?

No because he's still got a year left on his deal. Whoever has him in that final year of contract can give him a 8 year deal.

[chedder]

Originally Posted by dammage79

There's been rumblings of a massive Boston shake up, I wonder if the Flames are dancing with them.

Does Charlie Coyle move the needle for us in a blockbuster?

I thought the guy on Twitter said everyone's sarcasm meter must be broken when he tweeted huge shakeup.

[Savvy27]

I wonder if Calgary is on Hall's 10 team no trade list. Given his experience playing in a Canadian market, I wouldn't blame him for making sure he's in control of whether or not he moves back to Canada. If he does have control, I wouldn't be surprised if he was not interested in coming to Calgary given the uncertainty right now.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I sure hope Hanafin gets traded for Lyubushkin and Jokiharju.

[OutOfTheCube]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I am little surprised you'd be happy with Jack Quinn at all to be honest.

If there's a guaranteed extension in place for Hanifin I could live with it. Quinn is great but we incoming prospects at forward that could take that spot.

13th OA / Savoie / Kulich are literally our three best non-roster items though. People really gotta lower expectations on two out of three of those. Guys like Ostlund and Rosen are more likely available options.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Nm

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I sure hope Hanafin gets traded for Lyubushkin and Jokiharju.

Set the bar really low and you'll be happy with whatever lol

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Flames1217

Lysell would make it appealing.

yup. Poitras is a solid prospect too.

[Torture]

OK, the initial high from Sec214's updates is wearing off, let's gooooooo, we need more news or rumours. I'm starting to consider actually doing some work.

[the-rasta-masta]

Originally Posted by Sec214

No because he's still got a year left on his deal. Whoever has him in that final year of contract can give him a 8 year deal.

Ah I see. I think I'm getting confused because of the Tkachuk sign and trade. Didn't he had a year left too, why did he need to have the Flames sign him to the contract?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta

Ah I see. I think I'm getting confused because of the Tkachuk sign and trade. Didn't he had a year left too, why did he need to have the Flames sign him to the contract?

No, he was a pending RFA on the deadline, with a QO for a season at $9M.

[StrykerSteve]

One Eastern team that i was thinking about, the Panthers. Might they move Lundell and some picks for Lindholm or Hanafin?