2016/2017 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[dammage79]

Still think bringing back Iggy is a bad idea.

Unless its reverse psychology and it lights a fire under the team to "win it for Iggy as a flame"

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I think the Sharks could really use Iginla

Imagine if that team won? Marleau(37) Thornton(38) Iginla(39) almost 4500 games and no cups.

What a cool win cup and celebration for that team and those three it would be.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Imagine if that team won? Marleau(37) Thornton(38) Iginla(39) almost 4500 games and no cups.

What a cool win cup and celebration for that team and those three it would be.

I'd be ok with this.

[Par]

Would Petr Mrázek, be an upgrade on any of the goalies we have right now?

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I know it is a touchy subject for some around here but Iginla for a 4th rounder would be a great add for Calgary at the deadline if you ask me. I can see the Flames targeting a forward and take a look at a goalie before the deadline. I don't see any more Dmen trades unless the Flames are sending out Wideman and/or Engellend

How would Iginla be a good add? His 7 goals would but him 13th on the Flames. His 16 points would put him 13th on the club for points. Exactly what roll would Iginla play for this club? Mascot is already taken.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by New Era

How would Iginla be a good add? His 7 goals would but him 13th on the Flames. His 16 points would put him 13th on the club for points. Exactly what roll would Iginla play for this club? Mascot is already taken.

Really? Be respectful. That's the greatest player in Flames history you're demeaning.

[bigrangy]

The biggest problem with this team is not scoring, it's not defense, and it's not goaltending. It's how unrelentingly soft they are.

Iggy might be washed up, he might be a negative-impact player but I can't ever see him be soft, especially in a Flames jersey in the playoffs.

For the cost, and the storylines, and the hype it would generate, I think that it would help this team.

[The Original FFIV]

Not sure if true but skepticism that wideman can be moved

Eric Francis‏ @EricFrancis

All you dreamers out there who think the Flames are now poised to trade Wideman, guess again. His contract is immoveable. Has been for yrs.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

Not sure if true but skepticism that wideman can be moved

Eric Francis‏ @EricFrancis

All you dreamers out there who think the Flames are now poised to trade Wideman, guess again. His contract is immoveable. Has been for yrs.

Wasn't really expecting it, but at least he doesn't have to be on the ice if he is struggling.

he's off the books this summer regardless, so that's all i was expecting

[Heavy Jack]

... can't remember a time I've wanted to see wideman traded more than right now.

[JonDuke]

^^^

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by New Era

How would Iginla be a good add? His 7 goals would but him 13th on the Flames. His 16 points would put him 13th on the club for points. Exactly what roll would Iginla play for this club? Mascot is already taken.

The move would be low cost for one. I feel bringing Iggy back would bring the right emotion to the team and the City. This has been a bizarre season in terms of the vibe around this team. It feels like the sky has been falling through the year but the team has held down a playoff spot for the better part of 3 months. There was a thread where people were stating they are more fair weather fans these days. Iggy would bring a huge buzz to the team and the city. He could provide the emotional jolt the team and the fanbase could use to push to a playoff spot and Flames fever

[memphusk]

I have been against bringing Iginla back since he left. That being said, #### it, go for it. Can't break what's broken. Aim for the fences in a ####ty draft year.

[Buck Murdock]

Trade for Duchene, and agree to take Iginla to sweeten the deal for Colorado.

[Jay Random]

The team has limited cap space. Would you rather spend it on Iginla, or on a RW who can still score?

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

The team has limited cap space. Would you rather spend it on Iginla, or on a RW who can still score?

Solution:
> send Wideman ($5M cap hit)
> receive Iginla ($5M cap hit)

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

The team has limited cap space. Would you rather spend it on Iginla, or on a RW who can still score?

The one we can get.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

The one we can get.

And you've already made up your mind that it's impossible to get a legitimate scoring winger?

[dissentowner]

Iginla is not coming here unless we go strong up until the deadline and then we might be in a second tier group he would consider. He has serious thoughts about maybe hanging them up after this year and he wants to have a shot at the Cup. There are better choices than the Flames for that.

First choices: Chicago, Minnesota, San Jose, Washington, Pittsburgh, Columbus, NYR
Second choices: Montreal, Edmonton (grosse), Anaheim, Calgary, St. Louis, Ottawa, Nashville, Florida, and possibly LA.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Solution:
> send Wideman ($5M cap hit)
> receive Iginla ($5M cap hit)

Problem. Send Wideman...NMC...nevermind.