2016/2017 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[Love]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I'd take MacKinnon over Bennett and it really isn't even questionable.

I agree. I would prefer to keep Backlund to Galchenyuk, but even as a huge Bennett supporter, if we had the chance to acquire MacKinnon we'd have to take it.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Kristen Odland @Kristen_Odland
For what it's worth, the #Flames do not sound like they're wheeling and dealing w/#Vegas as hard as some other teams are.

don't know if she is basing this on what she actually heard or what is already out there in social media.

Flames really don't stand to lose a significant asset in the draft so this is understandable. Really any discussions they may have would be regarding some sort of goaltender transaction.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Flames really don't stand to lose a significant asset in the draft so this is understandable. Really any discussions they may have would be regarding some sort of goaltender transaction.

Was going to say something similar. No sense wasting assets so LV won't take an average player. Keep those assets for something else, like a trade on draft day.

[Strange Brew]

Flames shouldn't be trading with LV to keep them away from our abailable players but they should be all over talking to them about players other teams have made available given we have no goalies and Matt Bartkowski is in our top 4.

[Corral]

Here's hoping all possible trades for yet another goalie end up going nowhere for the Flames. Otherwise, we are going to acquire yet another goaltender only to realize yet again that the problem lies elsewhere. And there are absolutely no deals or hidden gems for the Flames to find right now. Those great finds don't happen in June or July. Stick with Elliot and Johnson - who frankly backstopped a mediocre team with its best players playing below potential for significant stretches of the season - into the playoffs.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Flames shouldn't be trading with LV to keep them away from our abailable players but they should be all over talking to them about players other teams have made available given we have no goalies and Matt Bartkowski is in our top 4.

And to try and get them to take Brouwer

[Strange Brew]

double

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Reign of Fire

Can we make a list of all the users who want Bennett traded? So we know who get served crow when the time comes

It's not about crow, if you want to make a proposal to get a player like MacKinnon, Colorado is going to want a young, impact Center in return. Gotta give to get. Hell, I'd trade Monahan for MacKinnon too.

All in good fun though.

[iloveicedhockey]

Originally Posted by iloveicedhockey

Today is going to be an interesting day for sure.

I love being right.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Originally Posted by iloveicedhockey

I love being right.

This. I've been anxiously checking cp all day for updates. Most exciting so far is a buyout.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by Corral

Here's hoping all possible trades for yet another goalie end up going nowhere for the Flames. Otherwise, we are going to acquire yet another goaltender only to realize yet again that the problem lies elsewhere. And there are absolutely no deals or hidden gems for the Flames to find right now. Those great finds don't happen in June or July. Stick with Elliot and Johnson - who frankly backstopped a mediocre team with its best players playing below potential for significant stretches of the season - into the playoffs.

Yeah, watching Sigalet work his magic on the next goalie is going to be so fun to watch. I mean, his track record is stunning since being hired on. Roll with Moose and Johnson again.

PS - When will Sigalet get canned?

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Love

I agree. I would prefer to keep Backlund to Galchenyuk, but even as a huge Bennett supporter, if we had the chance to acquire MacKinnon we'd have to take it.

If the Habs offered Gally for Backlund I would drive him to the airport myself. I love Backs and he is an excellent two way C but Galchenyuk has consistant 30+ goal scoring seasons written all over him and is younger.

[Buck Murdock]

Why do we thing McKinnon is getting traded to the Flames?

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

Why do we thing McKinnon is getting traded to the Flames?

I don't think this is the "Things we think will happen" thread... it's rumours and speculation

[Love]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

Why do we thing McKinnon is getting traded to the Flames?

We don't. Just armchair gm'ing out of boredom.

[Prufrock]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

Why do we thing McKinnon is getting traded to the Flames?

We don't.

He won't.

Everyone seems to be blue balling for hockey news/trades.

[sureLoss]

a trade!

Craig Custance @CraigCustance
Sounds like smaller trade going down between Flyers and Coyotes.

[Love]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

If the Habs offered Gally for Backlund I would drive him to the airport myself. I love Backs and he is an excellent two way C but Galchenyuk has consistant 30+ goal scoring seasons written all over him and is younger.

I feel like when building a team balance is important. You need different players to handle the multitude of different situations that occur during those 60 minutes every night. A lot of those minutes are comprised in the d-zone. I don't know about you, but for me, there's this calming presence that overwhelms me when I notice it's Backlund's line out there for the draw. Yes, Galchenyuk might posses a better offensive toolbox, but it's not like Backs is a slouch in that regard himself. He was 2 points away from being the 30th best scoring center in the league (so borderline #1 center production), all while getting secondary powerplay time and heavy defensive zone starts. And also it's not like Backlund is a fossil, he's only 28 years old. I feel like fans have an uncontrollable youth/prospect fetish, but ignore how it's the veterans like Backlund who are vital to their development.

Now I'm not saying that I would be upset if we did happen to acquire Galchenyuk because he does have the potential to be a special player, I'm just saying that it would leave a hole in our line-up, and it wouldn't be an easy one to fill.

[MissTeeks]

[FBI]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Brouwer come onnnnn downnnn!