[Rumour] Flames scouting potential free agents in Sweden

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Oh wait... I guess Henrik Karlsson too.

The legendary Calgary Tower himself.

[sureLoss]

These signings would be for next season. The IIHF won’t allow these players to sign NHL deals until their European clubs are done playing.

[EVERLAST]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

The legendary Calgary Tower himself.

His celebrations were fun

[Svartsengi]

Is Hakan Loob still involved with Farjestad? He could provide Flames insight on Lindqvist.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Svartsengi

Is Hakan Loob still involved with Farjestad? He could provide Flames insight on Lindqvist.

He retired from Färjestad’s management last year. But I am sure he still has the contacts to give them some good info

[TheFlamesVan]

Actually forgot that's how they acquired Rittich. Well there ya go, success. Glad they do it haha.

.... I absolutely didn't mean anything negative by it, it was a positive comment.

[neo45]

They wanted Jan Rutta last year. He has played top 4 in Chicago and has been good enough

[sureLoss]

Swedish journalist Johan Ekberg also reports that GM Stan Bowman (Chicago) and GM Brian MacLellan (Capitals) personally have been to Sweden to watch Michael Lindqvist

[cral12]

Pilut (22yo, shoots L) & Persson (23 yo, shoots R) are 1st & 2nd amongst dmen in scoring in SHL, respectively
*Pilut leads his team in scoring (next closest lad 5 pts less)
*Pilut was ranked #137 by ISS Hockey in 2014 draft year
*Persson 4th in team scoring; next closest dmen on his team has 15 pts less > 26 Vs 11 FWIW
*Both are listed at 5'11"

[Incogneto]

When you are down a 1st round pick, and a couple 2nds, and a 3rd getting a lottery ticket or two like these dudes out of Europe makes up for it. I consider Foo a 2nd rounder. Maybe Lindqvist could be another 2nd rounder.