03-19-2026, 01:18 PM
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#32481
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I noticed that Strome, Othmann, two recent "change of scenery" guys, and McTavish all have the same agent. It probably doesn't mean much (McTavish is signed long term and has no trade protection), but if it gets to the point he wants out and Conroy has a good relationship with Pat Morris, maybe it compels him to look at the player more (or maybe Morris reaches out to Conroy to sell him on the player as another change of scenery situation).
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Interesting catch. I’m sure it’s nothing and someone else will get him if he goes but would be an interesting Conroy get for sure and would align with the age range we need
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03-19-2026, 02:20 PM
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#32482
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Franchise Player
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https://twitter.com/user/status/2034659745832095756
It would be nice if the Flames could use some of their draft capital to bring him in. I think that would be a pretty good risk for us.
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03-19-2026, 03:31 PM
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#32483
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Ate 100 Treadmills
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If the Ducks are forced to trade McTavish, that would be a massive fail for them. Excellent pedigree and looked primed to break out into a top line power forward in 2023/24 and 2024/25. Really shocking to see him take such a massive step back.
With Gauthier and Sennecke both working out, the Ducks might have an embarrassment of riches or too many cooks in the kitchen?
You'd think they'd find a way to make McTavish work, especially going into the playoffs. Maybe they are just trying to light a fire under him before the playoffs? If he's on the move, the Flames should be in on that. Zary and Vegas' 1st?
That gives the Flames:
This year's pick, Reschny, Gridin, Coronato, and McTavish to build around as top 6 forwards. That's a fantastic start, especially if this year's pick is McKenna. It also makes a Verhoeff pickup at #3 look a lot more appealing.
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03-19-2026, 04:07 PM
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#32484
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Franchise Player
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Seems like me that certain NHL coaches are so much harder on younger players than vets with the scratches and line demotions. Maybe am biased and incorrect, but I see this with McTavish and I think of Zary this year and it feels like so many bad vets seem to get a pass.
Am sure Zary is not executing perfectly, but I watch a vet like Sharangovich floating around the ice doing nothing, with 4 points in his last 18 and minus a lot, and he's still somehow getting almost 20 minutes of ice against St. Louis? But I am all for the tank and that guy is a dream tank player I guess.
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03-19-2026, 04:16 PM
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#32485
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matty81
Seems like me that certain NHL coaches are so much harder on younger players than vets with the scratches and line demotions. Maybe am biased and incorrect, but I see this with McTavish and I think of Zary this year and it feels like so many bad vets seem to get a pass.
Am sure Zary is not executing perfectly, but I watch a vet like Sharangovich floating around the ice doing nothing, with 4 points in his last 18 and minus a lot, and he's still somehow getting almost 20 minutes of ice against St. Louis? But I am all for the tank and that guy is a dream tank player I guess.
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Not saying its right or wrong but with his salary and past history of being able to score goals (which is a major problem for this club) I understand Huska using him as much as he does.
I dont like the player a lot myself but also understand that Huska and crew see him in practice and off the ice which all plays in to decisions as well.
Though I will also say that Zary has been no better most of the year....and its a low bar to jump imo.
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03-19-2026, 04:18 PM
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#32486
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Matty81
Seems like me that certain NHL coaches are so much harder on younger players than vets with the scratches and line demotions. Maybe am biased and incorrect, but I see this with McTavish and I think of Zary this year and it feels like so many bad vets seem to get a pass.
Am sure Zary is not executing perfectly, but I watch a vet like Sharangovich floating around the ice doing nothing, with 4 points in his last 18 and minus a lot, and he's still somehow getting almost 20 minutes of ice against St. Louis? But I am all for the tank and that guy is a dream tank player I guess.
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Doesn't hold though when you look at Anaheim. Young players are getting tons of opportunity on that team. It's not an old v. young thing. Some young players (Senneke, Carlsson, Guathier) have earned and are getting bigger opportunity. Others (Mactavish, Minty) aren't. I don't think it's an age thing.
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03-19-2026, 04:23 PM
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#32487
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Johnson or McTavish trade with some pieces and a second or two would not at all surprise me. Craig is targeting change of scenery pieces when he does add.
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03-19-2026, 05:11 PM
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#32488
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Would love Johnson or McTavish but both teams have other options if they need to dump salary. Johnson is cheap next season at a $1.8 million cap hit and Anaheim will move Alex Killorn who turns 37 before next season and his $6.25 million salary for one more year.
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03-19-2026, 05:29 PM
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#32489
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rebiggling, Alberta
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Interesting that the two parts of Flames scouting both have to be invested in.
Obviously amateur scouting is what everyone sees especially during drafts.
The ability to pickup distressed assets for relative pennies on the dollar and doing it well falls onto Flames pro scouting team.
I hope the Flames recognize that with both areas of scouting humming along, maximum value can be obtained whether we are drafting or trading players and picks.
The future is bright; the future is flames!
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03-19-2026, 06:00 PM
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#32491
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Why in the hell would NJ trade him? Such a good player but NJ is starting to get the feel of a train wreck.
Also lol @ "insiderrrr"...just need a "p" on the end to really complete things.
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03-19-2026, 06:15 PM
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#32492
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by McG
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The future's so bright, I gotta wear fire-######ant gear and make popcorn!
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03-19-2026, 07:24 PM
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#32493
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Franchise Player
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New jersey going all in on the Hughes brothers, but it's Hirschier that makes that roster tick. A more offensively talented Backlund. If the Habs pull that off, it would be quite the coup.
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03-19-2026, 08:06 PM
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#32494
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Are they sitting him then for the rest of the season?
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03-19-2026, 08:09 PM
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#32495
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First Line Centre
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I would imagine Hirsh quietly asked for a trade, no reason to trade him otherwise.
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03-19-2026, 08:18 PM
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#32496
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kipper_3434
I would imagine Hirsh quietly asked for a trade, no reason to trade him otherwise.
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Wouldn't surprise me. Jack Hughes a month ago was a refreshing voice for the NHL. Now he just comes across like an entitled child. Wouldn't surprise me if that team revolves around him and little bro. Not easy to be on a team with two brothers.
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03-19-2026, 08:30 PM
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#32497
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by transplant99
Why in the hell would NJ trade him? Such a good player but NJ is starting to get the feel of a train wreck.
Also lol @ "insiderrrr"...just need a "p" on the end to really complete things.
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What if one of Sfalkovsky or Demidov was going the other way. That way NJD get a lot more team control of a top young player for 1 year of Hischer. Kind of similar to the Rantanen for Necas deal.
I think it could be a win-win.
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03-19-2026, 08:35 PM
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#32498
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Zambia
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^ I doubt that the habs are trading Slafovsky or Demidov
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03-19-2026, 08:55 PM
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#32499
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by musth
^ I doubt that the habs are trading Slafovsky or Demidov
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I could probably say the same about NJD and Hischer, but I didn't see the Rantanen move coming either. You also kind of have to give to get, unless Hischer is similar to Marner and doesn't want to return or negotiate.
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03-20-2026, 06:57 AM
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#32500
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by gvitaly
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Johnson would be an excellent get for the Flames.
I wouldn't call Strome a star. He's good 65 point guy when he gets premium ice time.
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