[Rumour] Friedman: UPD: Flames looking for a winger pref with edge and maybe a goalie

[Finger Cookin]

Not expecting any significant moves by the Flames before the deadline, but perhaps discussions initiated now will payoff in the offseason.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Geeoff

Are Cam Fowler or Sami Vatanen still available? I would take either of them in a heartbeat...

Jacob Trouba? Tyson Barrie?

Flames can't really go for another Dman unless they are trading one of their 5 must protect forwards

Currently here is my guess on the expansion list
Forwards:
1- Gaudreau
2- Monahan
3- Bennett
4- Backlund
5- Frolik
6- ? (Brouwer although incould see him being exposed)
7- ? (Ferland still has the tools to be a better player)

Defense
1- Hamilton
2- Brodie
3- Giordano

Goalie
?

Now I suppose if they traded one of Their top 5 forwards for a Dman they could go the 4-4 route. I rather they go the 7-3-1 route and try and add a forward or two before the deadline. Add a 4-6D if possible but be ready to expose them to expansion so don't overspend

[Itse]

I worry. GM's worried about their jobs can do extremely stupid things.

[BigFlameDog]

I lead the league in typing replies and then deleting them because there is no point. Think the owners will allow him to just go cowboy and start buying up useless rentals just to save his job? Jebus.

His definition of buy and the definition that produces site hits are probably very different. he is trying to build a team.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I'd look at a lateral Bennett swap for a similar young talent that's also trying to put it together.

Emphasis on similar. Meaning same sort of ceiling.

A change of scenery sparker for both sides.

Then again I'm not as crazy high on Bennett's potential as others around here (aka not a #1C..just my opinion though). I do know he can and will be better than he has been.

Lazar for Bennett?

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Lazar for Bennett?

[Fire in the disco]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

Komarov has a lot of truculence and pugnacity and he is an all-star. Trade for him. How often can you get an all-star?

Dennis Wideman...

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Flames can't really go for another Dman unless they are trading one of their 5 must protect forwards

Currently here is my guess on the expansion list
Forwards:
1- Gaudreau
2- Monahan
3- Bennett
4- Backlund
5- Frolik
6- ? (Brouwer although incould see him being exposed)
7- ? (Ferland still has the tools to be a better player)

Defense
1- Hamilton
2- Brodie
3- Giordano

Goalie
?

Now I suppose if they traded one of Their top 5 forwards for a Dman they could go the 4-4 route. I rather they go the 7-3-1 route and try and add a forward or two before the deadline. Add a 4-6D if possible but be ready to expose them to expansion so don't overspend

Stajan is much more valuable to this team's success than Brouwer.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

whispers 'Mike Cammalleri 50% retained'

Gaudreau - Monahan - Cammalleri
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Brouwer
Ferland - Stajan - Hathaway

New Jersey would want to pay for half a $5mil salary for 2.5 years for him not to play with them?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Stajan is much more valuable to this team's success than Brouwer.

Yeah both are useless overpaid 30 somethings if you ask me. The fact the Flames have 2 slots open for protection leaves me hoping they make some moves to get in the playoffs. I think both the Wild and Sharks are beatable teams.

I really hope the fact the deal is only 3 years and the history with Brouwer results in Vegas selecting him in the expansion draft. Moving that salty for nothing would be a huge get out of jail free card.

On another note it is very disappointing that neither Shinkaruk or Poirer have done anything to be considered a player that should be protected

[oldschoolcalgary]

definitely hope BT plays it cautiously...

a team in the 10-8 slot is particularly vulnerable to making rash decisions... i wouldn't want us to mortgage our future for just making it into the playoffs, just to lose (most likely) in the 1st round.

the goal is the cup, not making the first round of the playoffs.

the upcoming expansion draft throws an additional curve ball into the calculus

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Flames may just be better off re-signing their current tandem at a (continued) discount

I have no real evidence whatsoever to support this aside from just a gut feeling and watching body language, but I imagine come July, Elliott will run as far away from Calgary as possible. I'm sure this season has been a complete nightmare for him that he can't wait to put in the rear view mirror, which changes of scenery are good for.

I actually thought he had a return to St. Louis for next year written all over him until Allen started turning it around recently

[Erick Estrada]

I sense Treliving would be smarter than giving up prime assets for a rental even if his job may depend on making the playoffs. I would hate to see a rental player brought in for anything other than a later round draft pick or middling prospect.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Stajan is much more valuable to this team's success than Brouwer.

Are you suggesting they protect Matt Stajan?

[dustygoon]

I'm racking my brain. What are our trade chips? Without selling youngsters and draft picks.

[powderjunkie]

Buy young, sell old. Too bad we don't have many good old cards to play.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Toonage

I know he'd rather stay on the coast but Miller has Colorado written all over him

Flames may just be better off re-signing their current tandem at a (continued) discount

Wouldn't be against bringing either back, but I don't think Elliott stays. He's had an off year and probably doesn't even want to stay, but also, don't forget that if he re-signs the Flames have to give the Blues another pick. Don't see that happening for a guy that might turn it around

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

I'm racking my brain. What are our trade chips? Without selling youngsters and draft picks.

Bouma, Engelland, jokipakka, Wideman, Elliott, Johnson, Backlund, frolik, chiasson, versteeg,

[Jason14h]

So backlind and Frolik!

[Locke]

Buying what? I dont see anything available thats going to solve this team's issues.