Which young centers to pursue?

[Lanny_McDonald]

Curtis Lazar

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I see it as posturing, nothing more. He knows what assets he has, and he knows what prices are - he either bridges the gap, or he is left on the outside looking in.

We'll get another "one yard line" quote at least!

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Being older I have Hnat Domenichelli-itis ...

The Flames had better be careful not to overspend on players not turning out the way teams hoped.

Calgary tried that how many times? Botteril? Wiemer, Domenichelli ... I'm sure there are others.

Gavey.
Shinkaurik

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Two 1sts, a 2nd, Honzek, and Hanifin or Tanev with salary retained for Stankoven?

Conroy would get fired on the spot and likely institutionalized.

Pretty sure he meant Robertson....

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by kehatch

Celebrini, Lindstrom, Catton...

The draft has to fall the right way and you have no control on the lottery. Reaching for a center with 3rd line likelyhood at at pick 7 because thats the best center left type of thing is a great way to make sure you always suck. Even in a rebuild still draft the BPA not bybpositional desperstion. If things work out you'll get a shot at a good center with your own pick.

[CFO]

Flames just need to get assets (picks where possible). A young center can be an offseason focus.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by playmaker

Dylan Cozens

He’s having a down year but the return would have to be very significant for the Sabres to consider parting with him. Maybe an offseason big trade involving Markstrom and say Pelletier or Zary but I can’t see Markstrom waiving his NTC to go there.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by VilleN

Do the Flames see Zary as a C moving forward? If they do he’s probably going to play 3C initially, his ceiling is probably 2C. Which leaves Backlund and Kadri as our other Cs. So as it stands, Kadri(1C), Backlund (2C), Zary (3C) … if we grab a young 2C, does Backs play as our 4C? I think we’ll need to draft our true 1C in the next couple of years…

Pretty sure I saw someone post somewhere on here that both Zary and Pospisil either want to play C, or the Flames plan to try them at C (or both).

[shutout]

https://flamesnation.ca/news/6-young...ider-acquiring

John Beecher, Boston
Mavrik Bourque, Dallas
John Farinacci, Boston
Anton Lundell, Florida
Dawson Mercer, New Jersey
Alex Turcotte, Los Angeles

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Icon

Pretty sure I saw someone post somewhere on here that both Zary and Pospisil either want to play C, or the Flames plan to try them at C (or both).

That was on Barnburner, Conroy mentioned that bot Zary and Pospisil see themselves as Cs in the NHL. Conroy seemed less certain about the idea.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Icon

Pretty sure I saw someone post somewhere on here that both Zary and Pospisil either want to play C, or the Flames plan to try them at C (or both).

Conroy said that in the bit he did on Barn Burner after the Lindholm deal that both guys think they could be centers.

Unlike "19 year old Sam Bennett" these two are a bit older and mature and might be able to handle the added burden a bit easier. But it's a fine balance to take guys who are having good seasons snd some success and completely change their role before they even play 50 games.

[Harry Lime]

There's no point unless the centre has top six potential. So you need someone buried on a team, where they are not being utilized correctly.

Turcotte
Lundell (if the drop in production is the mirage)
Bourque
Pinto
maybe you can pry Wright out of Seattle.

That's about it.

[Aarongavey]

The guy I like is Pinto. I know most fans think it is crazy that the Sens would trade for a UFA but if they can sign him before the deal it allows them to ensure they get the player they want. Ottawa usually picks off the scrap heap at UFA time and outside of Giroux who just wanted to play in his hometown their UFA signings have bombed.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

There's no point unless the centre has top six potential. So you need someone buried on a team, where they are not being utilized correctly.

Turcotte
Lundell (if the drop in production is the mirage)
Bourque
Pinto
maybe you can pry Wright out of Seattle.

That's about it.

Turcotte would be nice, Kings could use Markstrom...

[Toonage]

If Western Conference teams believe the path to the cup is through the Oilers, especially Pacific division teams, they'd be wise to steer clear of Markstrom IMO.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Icon

Turcotte would be nice, Kings could use Markstrom...

Turcotte is likely not going to be a very good player.

[Flamesfan05]

The next stud center for the Flames is the top 5, maybe top 10 pick in the next 3-5 years.

Nobody is going to give up their young centers. That doesn’t mean they can’t make mistake but it’s rare.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Icon

Turcotte would be nice, Kings could use Markstrom...

I'd be leery of Turcotte. Injury prone and hasn't played more than 36 games since he turned pro, and 40 games in a season at any level.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

I'd be leery of Turcotte. Injury prone and hasn't played more than 36 games since he turned pro, and 40 games in a season at any level.

Also extremely rough production since turning pro. I agree that there should be more interesting options

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by shutout

https://flamesnation.ca/news/6-young...ider-acquiring

John Beecher, Boston
Mavrik Bourque, Dallas
John Farinacci, Boston
Anton Lundell, Florida
Dawson Mercer, New Jersey
Alex Turcotte, Los Angeles

I love Johnny Beecher. Wouldn’t help our offense, but he’s big, fast, physical, and high energy. Mercer is the best from this list obviously, but I don’t see NJ parting with him.