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[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

He’s a UFA so you don’t need to acquire him. He had surgery and is out 4-6 months so I don’t think anyone will sign him until after the season starts.

I meant signing. I think that’s still acquiring though, even though it doesn’t come from another team, isn’t it?

Didn’t know about the surgery, haven’t been paying close enough attention - thanks !

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

An interesting bit about saying he is prepared to manage three goalies if he needs. Glad he isn't showing desperation trying to trade Vladar.

The rumor that Vladar was fetching at least a second rounder seemed kind of preposterous. With the goalie salaries we are seeing, there’s probably not much of a trade market for him.

The last time the Flames kept three around it cost us Paul Byron but that shouldn’t be a problem this time. Still there is not enough net for three heathy goalies to share IMO. Curious how this plays out.

[Spurs]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

The rumor that Vladar was fetching at least a second rounder seemed kind of preposterous. With the goalie salaries we are seeing, there’s probably not much of a trade market for him.

The last time the Flames kept three around it cost us Paul Byron but that shouldn’t be a problem this time. Still there is not enough net for three heathy goalies to share IMO. Curious how this plays out.

Even in a robust goalie market I don't see how Vladar gets a 2nd, he isn't that good.

He is a run of the mill back-up goalie getting a 4th would be a great move at this point. We just need him gone to free up his salary and give time for Wolf.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Not sure why anyone would be disappointed that we didn't sign anyone.

We let the players blocking young players leave and we still have vets on the team so it's not like it was a need.

You win by allowing your own players to come up and grab roster spots not blocks them singing a bunch of guys to expensive deals in free agency.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Not sure why anyone would be disappointed that we didn't sign anyone.

We let the players blocking young players leave and we still have vets on the team so it's not like it was a need.

You win by allowing your own players to come up and grab roster spots not blocks them singing a bunch of guys to expensive deals in free agency.

We’ll see how summer and trades shake out but if there’s no UFA signings at any point this summer that guarantees full time slots inked for Pelletier, Coronato, Ruzicka, and Duehr. Rooney & Zary are your candidates for extra forward, maybe Schwindt enters the conversation. Any injuries and you’re thin pretty quick.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

We’ll see how summer and trades shake out but if there’s no UFA signings at any point this summer that guarantees full time slots inked for Pelletier, Coronato, Ruzicka, and Duehr. Rooney & Zary are your candidates for extra forward, maybe Schwindt enters the conversation. Any injuries and you’re thin pretty quick.

They have all shown outside of Coronato they can play and fill the holes in the lineup.

Agreed the depth is going to be thin but you can grab some plug and play guys to put in the minors later on in free agency.

I also have a feeling that Coronato is going to be a really good player for us and fill the net his shot looks incredible.

We also didn't loose a lot of offence from the lineup yet.

[topfiverecords]

On D, if Hanifin gets dealt do we have a full 7 compliment?

Andersson, Zadorov, Tanev, Weegar, Gilbert.

One of Poirier or Kuznetsov needs to take one of the 6 spots. Gilbert needs to keep the spot that’s kind of being handed to him right now.

Great news for Stone to likely get another year offered.

So any forward or defence traded out needs to have a current roster player coming back. Or we could sign some depth UFAs.

[Reggie Dunlop]

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[calculoso]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

On D, if Hanifin gets dealt do we have a full 7 compliment?

Andersson, Zadorov, Tanev, Weegar, Gilbert.

One of Poirier or Kuznetsov needs to take one of the 6 spots. Gilbert needs to keep the spot that’s kind of being handed to him right now.

Great news for Stone to likely get another year offered.

So any forward or defence traded out needs to have a current roster player coming back. Or we could sign some depth UFAs.

Kylington too?

[Paulie Walnuts]

You forgot about Kylington.

I also think the trades we make will be like the Toffoli one with a younger roster player coming back.

It's probably why the deal with Pittsburgh didn't happen because it doesn't seems like we want a futures only deal.

Interesting summer for sure.

I just like that spots are now actually open for our own players to take.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

On D, if Hanifin gets dealt do we have a full 7 compliment?

Andersson, Zadorov, Tanev, Weegar, Gilbert.

One of Poirier or Kuznetsov needs to take one of the 6 spots. Gilbert needs to keep the spot that’s kind of being handed to him right now.

Great news for Stone to likely get another year offered.

So any forward or defence traded out needs to have a current roster player coming back. Or we could sign some depth UFAs.

Kylington is coming back?

I doubt that Poirrer or Kunetzsov is ready

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by calculoso

Kylington too?

Oh right! Thanks. I forgot about him and capfriendly has him separated in IR. That makes the D situation a lot better.

[getbak]

With all the goalies signing today, which goalies are still on the market, and which teams are still in the market for a backup?

[Rick M.]

Training camp might actually mean something next season. Good show.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

Now if you just appologize for your terrible takes on Sam Bennett!

and Matthew Tkachuk lol

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

On D, if Hanifin gets dealt do we have a full 7 compliment?

Andersson, Zadorov, Tanev, Weegar, Gilbert.

One of Poirier or Kuznetsov needs to take one of the 6 spots. Gilbert needs to keep the spot that’s kind of being handed to him right now.

Great news for Stone to likely get another year offered.

So any forward or defence traded out needs to have a current roster player coming back. Or we could sign some depth UFAs.

I’m thinking Stecher and Kylington if he can still play are the 6th and 7th

[BigFlameDog]

Originally Posted by Goriders

I’m thinking Stecher and Kylington if he can still play are the 6th and 7th

Stecher is gone back to the Yotes.

[Backstop]

Originally Posted by Goriders

I’m thinking Stecher and Kylington if he can still play are the 6th and 7th

I believe Stetcher is already headed back to Arizona. Thought I read that somewhere today.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Are we the only team with no signing today?
(Not complaining, just curious)

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by BigFlameDog

Stecher is gone back to the Yotes.

Crap. I really liked Stecher. Oh well.