[Trade] Flames trade Kadri (20% ret) + 4th to Avs for '28 1st, '27 2nd, Olofsson, Curran

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by VilleN

We were a bad team before trading Andersson, Weegar, and now Kadri. Plus we lost Huberdeau. I don't think we can catch them, but it feels like we might give Van a run for their money -on paper our roster is so much worse... the only problem is Vancouver are a bunch of sucky suckers who suck, so that has really helped them tank.

Vancouver can't be caught...Flames have a better shot at making the playoffs

[Aarongavey]

Thank god Conroy is our GM. Some folks just wanted to trade this guy for whatever because he is old and nobody would want him and it was far more important to lose games than get a good return. Conroy does his job properly and gets 3 solid assets for Kadri.

[savardandjokinen]

New lines predictions? I guess

Coleman Backlund Coronato
Zary Frost Gridin
Farabee Strome Sharangovich
Olofsson Pospisil Klapka
Lomberg Beecher

I think Othmann also plays some games

Edit: forgot Coleman

[united]

[FanSince'01]

Originally Posted by Solstice

To my knowledge the Avs don’t have 1st in the next two drafts

Yep, they are pretty devoid of picks between this year and next, so getting that 2028 first was probably the best chip we could hope for from them.

Plus it has a really good chance of being a better pick than either their 2026 or 2027 firsts will be.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Another solid trade. My only complaint is that the 1st is 2028, so we're looking at a player who won't play for the Flames until the 2030s. Would have preferred more salary retention for a 1st this year if possible. But maybe it wasn't on the table.

Overall good work by Conny this deadline.

I see that as a bonus. They are trading old players to good teams, and already have a full pipe line. I'm 3-4 years, the flames could be an emerging team and the Avs might have just supplemented that with an 11th / 12th overall. It's a gamble worth taking. The 2026 would be mid to late 20s at the best in a draft where the flames already have 8 or 9 picks in the top 70.

I hope next year they can trade Coleman for a 29 1st. Keep the gravy train rolling.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

New lines predictions? I guess

Sharangovich Backlund Coronato
Zary Frost Gridin
Farabee Strome Olofsson
Lomberg Pospisil Klapka
Beecher

I think Othmann also plays some games

Needs Coleman

[rohara66]

Originally Posted by DionTheDman

I like the idea of injecting a continuous stream of high-end prospects into the system as we go. Keep the youth movement going even after we're ready to contend.

Or you package up a couple picks to move up higher in the first round (which seems more likely).

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

A 2026 pick would be more valuable, but I like it in the sense that there becomes a pressure to trade picks when you have a ton of them in one year. Almost a guarantee that the Flames move some of the 2nd this year.

Originally Posted by DionTheDman

I like the idea of injecting a continuous stream of high-end prospects into the system as we go. Keep the youth movement going even after we're ready to contend.

Yes but a 2026 first would better position the Flames to move up in the draft, and potentially get two (or even three?) star players early in this year's draft.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

New lines predictions? I guess

Sharangovich Backlund Coronato
Zary Frost Gridin
Farabee Strome Olofsson
Lomberg Pospisil Klapka
Beecher

I think Othmann also plays some games

Coleman is still on the team.

[devo22]

Flames retaining for 3 years should also put another popular claim to bed for good.

[Parallex]

I like this deal. I'm not going to drool over it or anything but a 1st, a 2nd, and a B prospect ain't bad.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by dino7c

better player...not to mention the Avs franchise player telling them to make it happen

[jmerkel3d]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

New lines predictions? I guess

Sharangovich Backlund Coronato
Zary Frost Gridin
Farabee Strome Olofsson
Lomberg Pospisil Klapka
Beecher

I think Othmann also plays some games

Coleman?

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[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Flames have 8 picks in the first three rounds. The fourth is no biggie.

I think the Avs wants the 4th when Conroy insisted on Curran or the other way around

[InternationalVillager]

Great work by Flames management. This was an awesome trade. I'm glad Conroy was able to eventually retain less than the ask.

[HitterD]

These later 1sts in 2027 and 2028 (likely to crack the roster in 2030ish) acquired this season will be valuable in keeping the pipeline full while the Flames begin a contention window, or alternatively, can be helpful for trades to improve a young roster looking to begin contending.

Very smart for Conroy to continue spreading these first round selections out over 5+ drafts now.

I'm thrilled with how Conroy has managed this teardown, with my only gripe being that I have to wait so long to see this team begin having success again, but it will be worth it, and much more fun to cheer for a lot of younger players next season.

Also, the summer annual CP prospect rankings are going to be a blast.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

960 can't bring in a replacement for logo?

SN putting a sick guy and a recovering guy on the mic for 5 hours for deadline day is a choice.

I think they're broadcasting nation wide on the network too.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

New lines predictions? I guess

Sharangovich Backlund Coronato
Zary Frost Gridin
Farabee Strome Olofsson
Lomberg Pospisil Klapka
Beecher

I think Othmann also plays some games

960 said Othmann is an acquisition for the A.

[bubbsy]

Just need the details on the conditions, but gotta be stoked with the prospect of a top 3 pick, a ton of draft picks to deal with, to add to an already good prospect pool, and perhaps most important of all, a clear franchise direction top to bottom.

Happiest day as a long time flames fan in years!