Flames 2024 Free Agent Targets

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Major Major

Sign some low cost mid 20s no names that could randomly turn into a forsling or mikkola.

It seems like there is always one or two of these guys around. Heck, the Flames have released guys like that in the past. It's no different than drafting really. The more darts you have to throw, the better.

[Ba'alzamon]

Originally Posted by The Hendog

Debrusk had a good playoffs - I would be alright with him

I understand why Duclair but I don’t like it

Victor O is intriguing

After all, if there's one thing the Flames need it's another left shot winger.

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by The Hendog

Debrusk had a good playoffs - I would be alright with him

I understand why Duclair but I don’t like it

Victor O is intriguing

Why Duclair? OP said we all know, but I dont. I havent been very attentive.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Why Duclair? OP said we all know, but I dont. I havent been very attentive.

Played well with Huberdeau in Florida.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Played well with Huberdeau in Florida.

IIRC, they were primary line mates during Hub's 115 point season.

[gvitaly]

Defense

Player        Age         Term        Money           Comment
Tanev         35          1           $6.0-7.0M       1 year overpay, flip to a contender     
Kylington     27          1-2         $2.5-3.0M       Similar to his previous number
Brodie        34          2-3         $2.8-4.0M       Decent stop gap in the top 4, really fell off towards the end of the year
Martinez      37          1           $1.5-2.0M       Good vet from a winning team, to help develop the prospects
Dillon        34          2-3         $3.0-4.0M       Another solid option as a 4/5D
Dumba         30          1           $3.0-4.5M       That's going to be a mistake, but very Flames like
Giordano      41          1 day       N/A             Retire a Flame, join the management or the coaching staff

Forwards

Player        Age         Term        Money           Comment
Duclair       29          2-4         $4.0-5.5M       Last ditch effort to get Huberdeau going
Duchene       33          1-3         $6.5-7.5M       A good skilled RW/C to play with Huberdeau
Monahan       30          1           $6.5-7.0M       Another center that might develop chemistry with Huberdeau
Henrique      34          1-2         $4.0-5.5M       Defensive center to take some of the load off Backlund

The Flames aren't going to sign any big names on July 1st, and would do the majority of their shopping once things settle. I could see the Flames offering a 1 year overpay to multiple players if they can't get a good long term deal signed elsewhere. Likely, the Flames will try to stick to the 1-3 year term for signings, so they can limit their risk.

PS: Arvidsson is a guy I would love to play for the Flames, but I don't see it happening.

[Steve Bozek]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Honestly, Joshua is going to a contender somewhere, as a playoff guy, and the others are pretty men. I think Connie goes trade route.

As Eric Duhatschek has said, GMs get sucked in by putting too much importance on playoff performance - case in point, James Neal.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Steve Bozek

As Eric Duhatschek has said, GMs get sucked in by putting too much importance on playoff performance - case in point, James Neal.

Brouwer too. He had just come off of a long playoff run with the Blues and had played out of his mind.

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by Steve Bozek

As Eric Duhatschek has said, GMs get sucked in by putting too much importance on playoff performance - case in point, James Neal.

Brouwer too I believe

[Poe969]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

If he’s actually built a house here and his wife wants to be in Alberta we would be looking at a contract with term and NMC. Not big on Debrusk but the thought of his dad having to cheer for the Flames is pretty funny.

I dont mean to do this with debrusk, I mean with any UFA'S that they an do it with. Offer 1 year max money to Stamkos, or Reinhart, or big contract to guys like mantha or olofson. Guys like that.

[Vinny01]

Outside of maybe Duclair I have zero interest in any of the suggested free agents listed in the OP

[Flamesfan05]

Who cares….

[nieuwy-89]

I think they will target a veteran defenceman just to stabilize the bottom 2 pairs and improve depth for when Ras gets traded. Probably a similar signing to bring in a middle 6 forward for depth and stability.

I like the idea of signing Gio to a one day contract and let him retire as a Flame. That would be a nice storyline for the City and franchise.

Just no big splash or long term commitment please.

[DJones]

Do we really need a winger? If they bring anyone in they got to send someone out imo.

2nd pairing defender is a lot more appealing. Even over pay for shorter term

[Samonadreau]

Bargain bin only. Prioritizing good locker room guy, either flip at the deadline or a younger diamond in the rough.

[butterfly]

Personally I would keep the cap space open to inherit bad short term contracts from other teams and buy draft picks.

[CSharp]

Pass on the free agency market and have a floor cap space to load up for trade deadline deals picks. Do what Habs did and leave room for desperate teams to make the deal, exactly what butteryfly posted.

[dino7c]

Debrusk always shows up in big games and plays hard...we could do a lot worse

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Pass on the free agency market and have a floor cap space to load up for trade deadline deals picks. Do what Habs did and leave room for desperate teams to make the deal, exactly what butteryfly posted.

It seems rare that a team will sign absolutely zero free agents though. I would be surprised if the Flames don’t sign anyone. I’m not expecting anything big though.

[Reggie Dunlop]

They'll sign some AHL/NHL tweeners for sure. Wranglers are likely to have some veteran turnover.