[Rumour] Lavoie: Flames looking at Varlamov

[868904]

Originally Posted by Icon

I would have thought they'd be more up to moving Packard (who I'd be up for) But Varly would be great

I prefer Pickard (possibly in exchange for moving down from 6th to 10th) and signing Reimer for around $4 million AAV for 3 or 4 years.

I think that gives the most bang for the buck and is also the least risky.

All the big name, big price veterans scare me with their injury history, contract term, age, and cost.

[atb]

I hope BT planned these leaks to show to other teams the choice for the Flames are plentiful. Hopefully drives down the asking prices.

[Ashasx]

I personally like the idea of Varlamov more than Fleury or Bishop. Less of a stop gap, shouldn't cost a ton in a trade. And with the way Colorado has been trading lately...

If Gillies emerges as a starter in 2-3 years, it shouldn't be hard to trade Varlamov.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

But faces a lot more shots, according to the blue, correct? If the Flames continue to have one of the worst shots against in the league, Varlamov can keep them competitive.



If they improve on shots again, Varlamov could be a top goalie in the league?

But the Flames actually were in the top-third of the League last season in shots against. Their goaltending was really, really awful. Unconscionably bad.

[Incogneto]

Pickard would be amazing. Varly is a good 2nd place prize

[Roof-Daddy]

I'd be OK with trading down to #10 to get Varlamov, especially if we could still end up snagging Keller there.

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by atb

I hope BT planned these leaks to show to other teams the choice for the Flames are plentiful. Hopefully drives down the asking prices.

Why plant the leaks? Just start as many discussions as you can to generate legitimate concern that you have plenty of options. Even if you aren't interested in a particular guy, ask anyway! No need to make stuff up. The market is definitely in our favour.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I'd be OK with trading down to #10 to get Varlamov, especially if we could still end up snagging Keller there.

Keller, one of the Jost, McLeod and Gauthier might not be a reach at #10 either. Lots of options. Heck, Nylander could still drop to #10.

Out of all the options to go out and trade for a goalie I really like the trade down to COL and grab Varlamov and add until everyone is happy.

Flames get a goalie, a good prospect, a still two 2nd round picks even if they add one to give the organization even more quality depth.

Best of everything. Which means it's likely not going to happen.

[Crumpy-Gunt]

I just cant see the Avalanche wanting to send Varlamov to anyone in their division. Also he would be worth quite a bit and hes injured a lot. I'd say the risk/reward + the fact we are in the same division means they will be looking to get him out of this division - unless we overpay. I'd prefer Reimer personally.

[jaikorven]

Just opening up discussions could be leaked and hence the rumours. BT may not be doing anything purposefully.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt

I just cant see the Avalanche wanting to send Varlamov to anyone in their division. Also he would be worth quite a bit and hes injured a lot. I'd say the risk/reward + the fact we are in the same division means they will be looking to get him out of this division - unless we overpay.

We aren't in the Avs division.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt

I just cant see the Avalanche wanting to send Varlamov to anyone in their division. Also he would be worth quite a bit and hes injured a lot. I'd say the risk/reward + the fact we are in the same division means they will be looking to get him out of this division - unless we overpay.

We aren't in COL's division anymore. We would only see the Avs what 2 or 4 times in a season instead of 6 or 8?

[AC]

Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt

I just cant see the Avalanche wanting to send Varlamov to anyone in their division. Also he would be worth quite a bit and hes injured a lot. I'd say the risk/reward + the fact we are in the same division means they will be looking to get him out of this division - unless we overpay.

Colorado is in the Central division now, we're Pacific.

Edit: Beaten above.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by AC

Colorado is in the Western division now, we're Pacific.

Edit: Beaten above.

Central Division.

[Crumpy-Gunt]

That makes things more interesting. In that case I'd be happy with Varlamov as long as we can stay at 6 and not overpay.

[Coach]

Of all the rumored goalies, Varlomov would be my choice.

If not, sign Reimer.

[TheScorpion]

Varlamov for 2 2nds + Colborne sounds pretty reasonable to me.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Central Division.

Damnit, looked at the wrong header on NHL...

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt

That makes things more interesting. In that case I'd be happy with Varlamov as long as we can stay at 6 and not overpay.

I think Varlamov would command a first rounder. In Calgary's case, the proposals that see a swap of picks #6 and #10 actually make a good deal of sense.

[dissentowner]

No thanks. Varlamov is great when he is on and terrible when he is off. Pickard would be better.