2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

There is nothing official yet but we are having faith in one of our informants.

Informant carries with it negative connotations... I suggest informer, like Snow, our very own Canadian rapper.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by blankall

Giving a 35+ player a 3 year deal isn't market. The market right now for mid-level vets is atrocious. Look at what Tatar signed for. Even Kopitar, who is coming off a 74 point season, only got 2 years.

Since 2013, only Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk, Patrick Marleau, Dainius Zubrus, Patrik Elias, Joe Pavelski and Evgeni Malkin have signed deals that were three years or longer after their 35th birthday

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[Chonger]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I am not going to be pleased if the Flames give Backlind a raise and 3 years. The 2x4.5 was a deal I would be happy with but 5.5x3 for a guy who will be 38 when it is over is not great

One contract leaves him as a tradable asset if things go wrong the other is a anchor. If he really wants a cup 2x4.5 should make more sense to him. If it turns out it wont be in Calgary then hes still tradable.

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[CliffFletcher]

Since 2013, only Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk, Patrick Marleau, Dainius Zubrus, Patrik Elias, Joe Pavelski and Evgeni Malkin have signed deals that were three years or longer after their 35th birthday

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[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Informant carries with it negative connotations... I suggest informer, like Snow, our very own Canadian rapper.

Uggggghhhh thanks for the instant ear worm!!!!

[sureLoss]

Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.

Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.

Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.

[BrownDrake]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.

Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.

Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.

Hope Johnny pushes for Lindy!!!!

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.

Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.

Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.

Iginla grew up playing centre if I am not mistaken and was only switched to wing when he got to Kamloops.

So it wasn't too far of a stretch.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.

Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.

Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.

Their top two C last season were Jenner and Roslovic. So this isn’t exactly a surprise.

They knew they’d have to draft a #1C. Luckily, Fantilli fell into their laps. But they need to shelter him for a season or two.

[Saqe]

Jenner probably plays #1C until Fantilli is ready, if he isn't yet. Which I could see him being even if it is with mistakes, it's not like Columbus is in a win mode this year so I doubt that is such a big deal.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by BrownDrake

Hope Johnny pushes for Lindy!!!!

It makes a lot of sense seeing the GM is likely on thin ice and may not survive a bad season. Would Lindy want to sign long term there? I'm not sure.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by transplant99

https://flamesnation.ca/news/what-co...medium=twitter

Even then:

1. Kovalchuk didn't finish his contract.
2. Elias only played 16 games in the last year of his contract.
3. Zubrus and Marleau are pretty good examples of why you shouldn't give 35+ year old players 3 year contracts.

I love Backlund, but the idea that he will be effective until 38 or the market is dictating he needs a contract until then is false. Backlund is great but not Iginla, Pavelski, or Malkin.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.

Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.

Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.

There is something I have been thinking about recently as it pertains to Lindholm. We all need to remember the reason the Hurricanes dealt him to the Flames in the first place was a dispute on his extension with the Hurricanes. He ends up signing his long term deal with the Flames and fires his agent in year 1 of the deal when he broke out as a top line talent. Recent rumors are the Flames know what it takes to keep him and he is not budging from his stance. I assume Calgary is around 8.5-9 and Lindholm wants 9.5-10.

If/when the Flames extend Backlund they have 2 of their top 3 centers signed for a couple of years. Does it make sense for the Flames and Jackets to come together on a Lindholm for Sillenger ++ deal? The Jackets get a center who they can likely sign if they are willing who has chemistry with their top player. The Flames add a young center to their lineup who still projects to be a second line type with third line floor and likely some other solid futures. Calgary avoids paying the massive extension to Lindholm and get pieces for the future but also players who can help now so not throwing in the towel

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It makes a lot of sense seeing the GM is likely on thin ice and may not survive a bad season. Would Lindy want to sign long term there? I'm not sure.

I think he will sign anywhere that meets his demands.

[Bubba17]

Originally Posted by Flames1217

Iginla grew up playing centre if I am not mistaken and was only switched to wing when he got to Kamloops.

So it wasn't too far of a stretch.

Playing center in Bantam doesn't really count, considering Iginla was in Jr. as a 16 year old. Slight difference in the competition levels.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Bubba17

Playing center in Bantam doesn't really count, considering Iginla was in Jr. as a 16 year old. Slight difference in the competition levels.

Yeah, I'd bet every NHL forward played centre as a 15 year old or younger.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It makes a lot of sense seeing the GM is likely on thin ice and may not survive a bad season. Would Lindy want to sign long term there? I'm not sure.

If Lindholm doesn't want to re-sign then catching a GM desperate to keep his job would be a heaven send

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

Their top two C last season were Jenner and Roslovic. So this isn’t exactly a surprise.

They knew they’d have to draft a #1C. Luckily, Fantilli fell into their laps. But they need to shelter him for a season or two.

What about Kent Johnson? Have they been using him as a winger?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Sandman

What about Kent Johnson? Have they been using him as a winger?

I always figured he would be a winger at the NHL level.

[Monahammer]

If Johnson is too much to ask, I would still be fairly happy with Sillinger+Marchenko.