2023/2024 Trade Rumors and Speculation Thread

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Spurs

And then the son chose to play for the US WJHC team, that would raise major character issues for me. I would not want any part of him.

Ya I ain’t too worried about that. Jacob Chychrun turned his back on the USA and he was willing to play in Arizona.

[Spurs]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

Why specifically would a player with dual citizenship choosing to play for a country raise character concerns for you?

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

[chummer]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

Lol

[sketchyt]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

Yeah, Hockey Canada is a real high-water mark for intelligence, character and morals. LOL.

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

Oh. I apologize, I thought you were an adult and didn’t realize you had the reasoning ability of a child. Good luck out there champ.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by 1_Flames_Fan

I think Markstrom is more highly regarded in NHL circles, like GM's, etc. than we as Flames fans might think.

The list of goalies who've consistently acted as starting goalies for multiple years is pretty slim. Even Vasilevskiy and Shesterkin aren't playing all that great this year. The stability Markstrom brings is highly sought after.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

Performance art.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

This is just like Lady Gaga's ARTPOP period.

really mid to bad performance art.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by butterfly

He’s not inconsistent. He’s average.

During those 8 years he has 9,862 saves on 10,833 shots. A .910 SV%. League average is .908. Including backups and EBUGs. Is that even good, let alone special, let alone worth Nemec?

A reliably average to above average goalie can win a talented roster a lot of games.

Add Lindholm to the mix, exactly the sort of player NJ needs to lock open a massive window with Hughes and Hischier already in the fold, and yes, it’s worth Nemec.

[The Fonz]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

Well done, sir. This made me laugh!

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

[dissentowner]

Lot of noise around Hanifin right now and am getting intel that NJ has been granted permission to talk to Pat Brisson about an extension, not sure if that would be the Flames sign and trade or the Devils will extend him right after trade. I am also hearing the potential return being a 1st and Holtz. Flames are pushing for Mercer instead.

[dissentowner]

Also have heard that both the Flames and Markstrom have no intentions on looking at dealing him. Markstrom wants to stay in Calgary so even if Conroy got a great offer he won't move. Vladar will be the goalie that moves if one does.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Lot of noise around Hanifin right now and am getting intel that NJ has been granted permission to talk to Pat Brisson about an extension, not sure if that would be the Flames sign and trade or the Devils will extend him right after trade. I am also hearing the potential return being a 1st and Holtz. Flames are pushing for Mercer instead.

I think I'd prefer Mercer too. I think.

[ComixZone]

I’d 100% be on the Holtz train rather than Mercer.

I liked Holtz a lot in his draft year. If we can get a 21 year old like him, and a 1st for Hanifin? Conroy will have done well.

Holtz, Sharangovich, Coronato...that'd be a nice group of younger shooters.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Lot of noise around Hanifin right now and am getting intel that NJ has been granted permission to talk to Pat Brisson about an extension, not sure if that would be the Flames sign and trade or the Devils will extend him right after trade. I am also hearing the potential return being a 1st and Holtz. Flames are pushing for Mercer instead.

That return is fantastic, with either Holtz or Mercer. If NJ wants to keep shipping us solid young players for our vets, the Flames should be all over that.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Can Mercer still play C as his secondary position? I can see why we’d go for him. I personally prefer Holtz but I’m fine with either guy. A 1st would be nice too.

[Boreal]

Originally Posted by Spurs

Choosing US Hockey over Hockey Canada shows a lack of intelligence and character in my view. I have no respect for US Hockey and wouldn't want someone showing that level of poor judgment on my team.

You might want to have a look at the development models Bud. Hockey Canada is an an archaic dinosaur, and the lower levels of bureaucracy (province, city, community) are even worse.

Jake Sanderson chose the USNDP over Hockey Canada and he grew up in a one of the top hockey development markets in the country. Hard to blame him. Competency vs. Incompetency.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

I’d 100% be on the Holtz train rather than Mercer.

I liked Holtz a lot in his draft year. If we can get a 21 year old like him, and a 1st for Hanifin? Conroy will have done well.

Holtz, Sharangovich, Coronato...that'd be a nice group of younger shooters.

Thing is we need the center more.

I like Holtz...but really we have a lot of wingers in the organization.

Mercer would be the more valuable and preferred player at this time for sure IMO.

Not like Holtz is that much younger, only 3 months.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Thing is we need the center more.

I like Holtz...but really we have a lot of wingers in the organization.

Mercer would be the more valuable and preferred player at this time for sure IMO.

Not like Holtz is that much younger, only 3 months.

I don't disagree, wing is the least important position...but I certainly wouldn't be upset to see Holtz and a 1st as a return, and I've just got a personal bias towards Holtz due to highlight watching back in his draft year.