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Erick Estrada · 06-21-2022, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PepsiFree

68, 50, 53, and 47 are not great game totals for the four non-COVID years he’s played. Not exactly a great sign when the only season he’s finished was the one where they only played 56 games.

Chychrun will never live up to the king's ransom that the Coyotes are asking for him. He looks like Darnell Nurse to me. Even had his career season in 2021 which doesn't count as a real season just like Nurse did.

Fischy13 · 06-21-2022, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman

Another interesting UFA name is LW Mason Marchment. He's only 27, 6'4", and had 47 points in 54 games this year. His father played 6 seasons for Darryl in San Jose, and signed with the Flames under Sutter for his final season in 2005-06. Mason attended a Flames rookie camp years ago as well.

These are connections I can believe. That does seem like there’s a desire for Calgary for sure.

GreenLantern2814 · 06-21-2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

didn't miss a game the season before last but okay

The guy has played 68, 50, 53, 63, 56, and 47 games. His availability is an obvious limitation.

But sure, take that tone.

Scroopy Noopers · 06-21-2022, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Cobra

Unless Johnny walks and/or the Flames trade some expensive players, hard to imagine they are players for any UFA’s.

They cannot afford their existing players right now.

And as we all know, playing the UFA game is very expensive.

Top end UFA’s sure… but they have a roster to fill. They will absolutely be signing some UFA’s. At least one…

activeStick · 06-21-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheScorpion

You don't just trade guys like Kylington. You let them develop and grow. The Flames are incredibly thin on the left side as it is.

Yup. And the Flames have done exactly that being patient with him for what, 5-6 years now? They're going to give him a long leash unless another team forces Calgary's hand in a trade where whatever they're dangling is highly desirable for the Flames.

The Cobra · 06-21-2022, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Top end UFA’s sure… but they have a roster to fill. They will absolutely be signing some UFA’s. At least one…

Posters are talking about Kadri and other high end UFA's.

UFA's costing $1M or so are no different then our own guys from a cost perspective.

GreenLantern2814 · 06-21-2022, 10:15 AM

There is about to be a run on Russian talent that has not been seen since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

If we’re looking value for our dollar, I’d start looking there.

I’d also be looking at what I’d need to do to fit Malkin in.

What I wouldn’t do is spend assets or more premium cap space on the blue line.

Samonadreau · 06-21-2022, 10:26 AM

^Can't see Malkin coming to Calgary

Icon · 06-21-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Samonadreau

^Can't see Malkin coming to Calgary

I didn't see Jagr doing it either so who knows.

Scroopy Noopers · 06-21-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Cobra

Posters are talking about Kadri and other high end UFA's.

UFA's costing $1M or so are no different then our own guys from a cost perspective.

Hey dino7c set the rules about accurate language, I’m just following them.

GioforPM · 06-21-2022, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Icon

I didn't see Jagr doing it either so who knows.

Don't know why - Jagr was always a hired gun (7 teams not counting KHL before Calgary) versus Malkin who has played on one team.

savardandjokinen · 06-21-2022, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman

Another interesting UFA name is LW Mason Marchment. He's only 27, 6'4", and had 47 points in 54 games this year. His father played 6 seasons for Darryl in San Jose, and signed with the Flames under Sutter for his final season in 2005-06. Mason attended a Flames rookie camp years ago as well.

Depends how much we pay. He had a great year and is a decent middle 6er but there’s no way he’s repeating his numbers on a team other than Florida. I think he’d put up coleman numbers here

activeStick · 06-21-2022, 10:59 AM

I wonder if Nick Paul is going to be the over-rated UFA this summer that some team makes a mistake on. Has been making $1.35M and he's had a good playoffs.

Erick Estrada · 06-21-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by activeStick

I wonder if Nick Paul is going to be the over-rated UFA this summer that some team makes a mistake on. Has been making $1.35M and he's had a good playoffs.

Without a doubt it's going to be Nichushkin. Don't get me wrong he's turned into a good two way player but there's a team out there that's going massively overpay for a 15 goal 35 point player. He will never repeat this season's stats on another team.

activeStick · 06-21-2022, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Without a doubt it's going to be Nichushkin. Don't get me wrong he's turned into a good two way player but there's a team out there that's going massively overpay for a 15 goal 35 point player. He will never repeat this season's stats on another team.

Yeah, I agree with you. Big body too, who plays big. Someone will pay. I'm thinking 5.

The Cobra · 06-21-2022, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Without a doubt it's going to be Nichushkin. Don't get me wrong he's turned into a good two way player but there's a team out there that's going massively overpay for a 15 goal 35 point player. He will never repeat this season's stats on another team.

Depends on his usage going forward.

He's an excellent all around player.

You put him with a very good centre, and you might be surprised with how good a player he's become.

But I agree, he'll be like virtually all UFA's, overpaid.

But he might actually be the exception and bring great value. Although I'm not wanting to be the guy making that bet.

GioforPM · 06-21-2022, 11:24 AM

I think this year's Nikushkin is what you get going forward. He had a long injury recovery. I like him a lot more than Burakovsky out of that team's potential UFAs.

Erick Estrada · 06-21-2022, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

I think this year's Nikushkin is what you get going forward. He had a long injury recovery. I like him a lot more than Burakovsky out of that team's potential UFAs.

Maybe if MacKinnon and Landeskog move with him. I just can't see him being close to this season's numbers with another team as those linemates pretty well guaranteed him a career season.

Royle9 · 06-21-2022, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by activeStick

Yeah, I agree with you. Big body too, who plays big. Someone will pay. I'm thinking 5.

Happens every year.
David Clarkson syndrome.
Always a big power guy who puts up a solid playoffs and then gets over paid.

Harry Lime · 06-21-2022, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Maybe if MacKinnon and Landeskog move with him. I just can't see him being close to this season's numbers with another team as those linemates pretty well guaranteed him a career season.

How about if he ends up with Gaudreau and Lindholm? That's a pretty parallel move. Could be a crazy off-season.