[Rumour] Flames interested in Brandon Carlo

[Bonded]

If they trade Andersson they will need a guy to plug in and shelter prospects. No idea what it would cost but it’s not outlandish

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Interesting. Very interesting.

RHD, not needed at the moment, past the "age range" but not a rental.

This feels like a move that would be made to cover another hole about to be created.

Andersson pack your bags.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Calgary Highlander

Carlo has a 10-team no-trade list. I have to think Calgary is on that list.

He's american so very likely the Flames are on his list. Hard to imagine he would waive if he's happy in Boston.

[PuckSlap]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

And it would certainly take a meaningful pick(s) considering his salary and years of control.

The arachnid vs reptile

Fight!

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He's american so very likely the Flames are on his list. Hard to imagine he would waive if he's happy in Boston.

Pure speculation but its conceivable the Flames have an inside track on his thinking as he was considered one of the pieces last year when Hanifin was being shopped and Boston was (allegedly) interested.

[Flamesfan05]

Just asking, don’t have to be so sensitive

[troutman]

We think about RH vs LH too much. Although of some importance in the immediate moment, these needs are always changing. Just get the best players.

[CliffFletcher]

I get the thinking. Move Weegar back to LD where he’s more effective, while acquiring some insurance (and leverage) for negotiations with Andersson. And exploit cap space to take on an overpaid player at what would likely be a modest cost on assets.

[dammage79]

My personal opinion is the Flames should trade Andersson and not add any more RHD. The system already has two RHS waiting in the wings. Pachal and Weegar are flexible enough to move to either side of a pairing. What the Flames really need are more Bahl type D men who can shelter the defensive end a bit for the likes of BRZ or Parekh.

Do I get the hedging of bets and kicking tires on the likes of Jones or Carlo? You betcha I do. Just don't necessarily agree with it as I want them to keep those spots open for what's coming.

But, I do trust Conroy and his plan. It'll be fun to watch his next set of moves to see where he's taking this ship.

And I do think LHS/RHS pairing are important. But you can get away with having 2 of your 3 pairings built that way. Doesn't have to be all 3 pairings of lefty/righties. But it should be 2/3rds at minimum.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

we probably have to take back Lindholm... lol

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[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Flames coming out of three anemic affairs with a hunger for more D.

I do like Carlo .... as a replacement if you're shipping out Ras for help up front.

[dino7c]

Posters getting mad at rumors again

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

I get the thinking. Move Weegar back to LD where he’s more effective, while acquiring some insurance (and leverage) for negotiations with Andersson. And exploit cap space to take on an overpaid player at what would likely be a modest cost on assets.

I don't think he's been more effective on LD at all this season.

I've thought he's struggled on his off hand more this year in the defensive zone and in transition.

[traptor]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Posters getting mad at rumors again

I dont see anyone getting mad.


I just see people discussing.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by traptor

I dont see anyone getting mad.


I just see people discussing.

There are a lot of "classic Flames" comments like it actually happened.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by dino7c

There are a lot of "classic Flames" comments like it actually happened.

Classic Dino, not realizing that people are allowed to have different opinions on the team.

We get it, you believe the Flames can do no wrong. Not everyone feels that way.

[blankall]

Getting more shut down players means that the team will let those guys focus on defence and let the offence loosen up more....right?....right?

[saillias]

I know its just rumors and you don't have feelings until it happens but I'd rather the Flames be in rumors that make sense and are good than ones that don't make sense and seem pointless.

[Vinny01]

Weegar can play both sides so adding a top 4 that is not a rental makes sense to me

[OILFAN #81]

Carlo is a solid defenseman. This would be a good move by Calgary.