2013 Calgary Flames Off Season Moves Speculation Thread

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Originally Posted by Rocky Raccoon

I wouldn't mind holding on to Aliu for one more contract to see if he can consistently be a menace to other teams. NHL.com lists him at 6'4" and 225 lbs. He is a decent skater and can be very difficult to play against.

He makes the Flames harder to play against. And I think he still has room to improve. Not into a big scorer or anything, but into a better 4th liner at least.

[FightinSioux]

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sport...403/story.html

I maybe biases as he was a member if the fighting Sioux. But Corban put up outstanding numbers as sr. Had a twenty plus point streak and won 60% of his face offs. Would be a great pick up by the flames via fa.

[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by FightinSioux

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sport...403/story.html

I maybe biases as he was a member if the fighting Sioux. But Corban put up outstanding numbers as sr. Had a twenty plus point streak and won 60% of his face offs. Would be a great pick up by the flames via fa.

Perhaps FLA can include him in the deal for the 2nd overall pick

[Husky]

Originally Posted by BACKCHECK!!!

He makes the Flames harder to play against. And I think he still has room to improve. Not into a big scorer or anything, but into a better 4th liner at least.

No harm in keeping him. I wouldn't mind seeing a 4th line with Bouma and Aliu on it to see what kind of energy and hate they can stir up.

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by FightinSioux

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sport...403/story.html

I maybe biases as he was a member if the fighting Sioux. But Corban put up outstanding numbers as sr. Had a twenty plus point streak and won 60% of his face offs. Would be a great pick up by the flames via fa.

He would be a perfect fit for this team, and would no doubt be given a legitimate opportunity as soon as next season.

I would even venture into looking into acquiring his rights through trade.

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

He would be a perfect fit for this team, and would no doubt be given a legitimate opportunity as soon as next season.

I would even venture into looking into acquiring his rights through trade.

Absolutely.

And hey, he's from Alberta! Maybe there is a good chance he signs with us?

[djsFlames]

So, he's also currently training in Calgary?

Interesting.

[dammage79]

Barring trades or a strange draft choice. Flames Center depth if they signed this Knight kid would look like:

1. Stajan
2. Backlund
3. Reinhart
4. Horak
5. Knight
6. Monahan/Lindholm
7. Granlund

Certainly a step in the right direction. Two (Three if Horak can catch a break) legit NHL'ers there followed by some solid youth. I have thoughts that Stajan could be moved along in a package as well.

[djsFlames]

Yep, I actually think that for once we may have a big step up on other suitors, because of the close to home factor and huge vacancy at C for him to step right in and fill.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Barring trades or a strange draft choice. Flames Center depth if they signed this Knight kid would look like:

1. Stajan
2. Backlund
3. Reinhart
4. Horak
5. Knight
6. Monahan/Lindholm
7. Granlund

Certainly a step in the right direction. Two (Three if Horak can catch a break) legit NHL'ers there followed by some solid youth. I have thoughts that Stajan could be moved along in a package as well.

I think Horak is more effective on the wing.

Quite frankly the Flames still can't really afford to move Stajan right now unless they sign 2 players that are legit NHL centers.

[dying4acup]

Something tells me Tyler Bozak gets a $5M 2-4yr deal

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by dying4acup

Something tells me Tyler Bozak gets a $5M 2-4yr deal

I think there is a better chance of Weiss being offered a deal or the Flames taking on a bad contract of a centerman. I just don't see Bozak as being much more than Stajan with better faceoff numbers. Where as Weiss is a high end #2 who addresses faceoffs, defensive play, penalty killing and leadership.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Barring trades or a strange draft choice. Flames Center depth if they signed this Knight kid would look like:

1. Stajan
2. Backlund
3. Reinhart
4. Horak
5. Knight
6. Monahan/Lindholm
7. Granlund

Certainly a step in the right direction. Two (Three if Horak can catch a break) legit NHL'ers there followed by some solid youth. I have thoughts that Stajan could be moved along in a package as well.

This will be Stajan's last year here. Horak is a winger imo.
Would really to see Knight added, wasn't he one who was beating Gadreau in those Hobey Baker votes?

[FightinSioux]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

This will be Stajan's last year here. Horak is a winger imo.
Would really to see Knight added, wasn't he one who was beating Gadreau in those Hobey Baker votes?

Yes if UND wouldn't have lost to Ale he would/shoud have been considered in the final 3 before announcement day

[FlameZilla]

If Florida aren't interested in dealing #2 overall to us, do you think the rights to Knight could be included in a deal for Tanguay?

To Fla: Tanguay
To CGY: Rights to Knight & a 2nd round pick (#32)

Despite his being surplus to requirements here & having a long contract, his production & the cap hit are ok. We get a shot at a late first/early second round prospect & the chance to sign a potentially NHL-ready prospect.

Any thoughts?

[bubbsy]

the article (from EDM) states the oilers should have interest in the guy, and that he's training in CGY with Eberle.

Is there anything that leads us to speculate any interest on the part of the flames?

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Rocky Raccoon

I wouldn't mind holding on to Aliu for one more contract to see if he can consistently be a menace to other teams. NHL.com lists him at 6'4" and 225 lbs. He is a decent skater and can be very difficult to play against.

Aliu is horrible. If he's on the Flames, even in a 4th line capacity, the team is really a favorite for the top pick next season. He is a below average skater and doesn't use his body with any regularity. We need size, but we need size that can play the game. Aliu was a nice reclamation project, but it's time to realize he isn't even a short term stop gap player and use that contract in better ways.

[cdnsir]

Originally Posted by New Era

Aliu is horrible. If he's on the Flames, even in a 4th line capacity, the team is really a favorite for the top pick next season. He is a below average skater and doesn't use his body with any regularity. We need size, but we need size that can play the game. Aliu was a nice reclamation project, but it's time to realize he isn't even a short term stop gap player and use that contract in better ways.

Reclamation is a strong word for someone who only played less than 10 NHL game in his entire career.

[FightinSioux]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

the article (from EDM) states the oilers should have interest in the guy, and that he's training in CGY with Eberle.

Is there anything that leads us to speculate any interest on the part of the flames?

besdies the fact that he would have a center position initially without any wait and that he's from alberta..... no none at all

[Canada 02]

2011 un-signed draftees who either re-enter the draft or have become UFAs

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...g-combine-2009

Boston Bruins: Lars Volden (6th round, 181st overall)
Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lepkowski (5th round, 137th overall)
Carolina Hurricanes: Gregory Hofmann (4th round, 103rd overall), Matt Mahalak (6th round, 163rd overall)
Chicago Blackhawks: Johan Mattsson (7th round, 211th overall)
Colorado Avalanche: Dillon Donnelly (7th round, 183rd overall), Joachim Nermark (4th round, 93rd overall)
Detroit Red Wings: Philippe Hudon (5th round, 145th overall), Alan Quine (3rd round, 85th overall)
Edmonton Oilers: Samu Perhonen (3rd round, 62nd overall)
Florida Panthers: Rasmus Bengstton (2nd round, 59th overall), Liro Pakarinen (7th round, 184th overall)
Los Angeles Kings: Christopher Gibson (2nd round, 49th overall), Michael Schumacher (7th round, 200th overall)
Montreal Canadiens: Olivier Archambault (4th round, 108th overall), Daniel Pribyl (6th round, 168th overall)
Nashville Predators: Brent Andrews (7th round, 202nd overall), Simon Karlsson (5th round, 142nd overall)
New York Islanders: Brenden Kichton (5th round, 127th overall), Mitch Theoret (7th round, 185th overall)
New York Rangers: Peter Ceresnak (6th round, 172nd overall), Shane McColgan (5th round, 134th overall)
Ottawa Senators: Jordan Fransoo (7th round, 186th overall)
Philadelphia Flyers: Colin Suellentrop (4th round, 116th overall)
Phoenix Coyotes: Andrew Fritsch (6th round, 155th overall), Alexandre Ruuttu (2nd round, 51st overall)
San Jose Sharks: Justin Sefton (3rd round, 89th overall)
St. Louis Blues: Teemu Eronen (7th round, 192nd overall)
Vancouver Canucks: David Honzik (3rd round, 71st overall), Pathrik Westerholm (6th round, 180 overall)
Washington Capitals: Stefan Søberg (4th round, 117th overall)
Winnipeg Jets: Zachary Yuen (4th round, 119th overall)