2017/2018 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[Hoop27]

And I would trade Brett Hull for a Stanley Cup 10 times out of 10. (Of course I was 15 years old in 1989 and that memory of winning the cup I'd love to feel again.)

Originally Posted by dammage79

I have a feeling Bennett is going to be Hull 2.0 for the Flames.

[dammage79]

I also don't think the Flyers would have much interest in a in a D prospect so close to the NHL. They're pretty loaded, Hagg , Morin, Philip Myers, Travis Sanheim.

Looking at their prospect list, I figure a forward prospect would be more fitting for them. If they wanted a prospect at all.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Simmonds would command significant assets in any trade, but at the same time, he has one year left on his current value deal and would command a notable increase on his next deal, and he also plays a rough and tumble brand of hockey that at the age of 30 makes you wonder how effective he can be in his new deal.

As much as I love Simmonds, I would hope that the Flames aren't the ones offering significant assets and re-signing him on a long term high dollar extension.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Simmonds would command significant assets in any trade, but at the same time, he has one year left on his current value deal and would command a notable increase on his next deal, and he also plays a rough and tumble brand of hockey that at the age of 30 makes you wonder how effective he can be in his new deal.

As much as I love Simmonds, I would hope that the Flames aren't the ones offering significant assets and re-signing him on a long term high dollar extension.

This. Simmonds has been underpaid his whole career, he's going to want to get paid big money.

[MikeMc]

I'd love to have Simmonds, but he is going to get paiiiid.

Also how long to you hang on to the kid who is not performing before you make a move? Are you simply holding on to him out of fear he may put it together one day? It is a bit of a tough spot. Is it year 5 you give up? Year 6?

His trade value is low (outside potential) but I have to think he doesn't have a ton of rope left.

Lastly if we are serious cup contenders (which i'm not sure we are), then yes you're going to likely make a move on someone like a Simmonds and give up youth for the run. A kid who hasn't done much in his NHL career and a dman who may never make the league is a decent place to start.

[Jiggy]

We gave up a lot of assets for Stone, Smith, Hamonic. We need guys from the farm to come up and give us a jolt.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Jiggy

We gave up a lot of assets for Stone, Smith, Hamonic. We need guys from the farm to come up and give us a jolt.

A third round pick isn't even footnote worthy. Don't disagree with the others though.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen

A third round pick isn't even footnote worthy. Don't disagree with the others though.

Plus the conditional 5th that kicked in when we re-signed him. Still not a huge cost at all.

[SeanCharles]

Given the fact it was looking like Hickey wouldn't sign with us I don't think we gave up much for Smith either.

We did give up a lot for Hamonic no doubt about that..

[Jiggy]

Agree with the posts above, not a huge cost for Stone. I just think we need guys internally to push now and there is no need to give up more assets to acquire players.

Hopefully guys can come up and make a difference like Sheary, Kuhnhackl, Guentzel and Rust did for the Pens.

[alan21]

Judging from what we got out of Smith already, that was a steal.
The team was not a good team to start even with world class goal-tending.

We were winning scoring only 2 goals a game.

Most GMs would start auctioning their own organs for that.

[Hoop27]

I'm not thinking about re-signing Simmonds. I mean hey if you can get him to re-sign at a fair price then great. I'm talking about this year and next year (Mike Smith era) as your shot to get to the 3rd round+.

I think we are one impact forward away from being a scary team to deal with especially in a 7 game series.

These opportunities to have a realistic shot to go deep into the playoffs don't come around often. Take a shot when you get the chance.

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Simmonds would command significant assets in any trade, but at the same time, he has one year left on his current value deal and would command a notable increase on his next deal, and he also plays a rough and tumble brand of hockey that at the age of 30 makes you wonder how effective he can be in his new deal.

As much as I love Simmonds, I would hope that the Flames aren't the ones offering significant assets and re-signing him on a long term high dollar extension.

[bubbsy]

Big winger with skill? Yup, I think that would be something that the flames would be doing come deadline.

However, given the acquisition cost, I think a rental would be a cheaper alternative. Plenty of really good winger options could be there for the taking. Assuming their teams are out of the playoff picture (in no particular order) :
Nash
Sedin
Plekanec
Kane
Fillpula
Neal
Grabovski
Cogliano

[Poe969]

IMO if they're going to pay a price for a rental, I think they should go all in and go after one of Kane, Neal or Nash (in that order). I still think they're one strong forward away and those guys would all add some skill and punch to the lineup. I'd stay away from the softer guys because I don't think they'll do well in the western playoffs.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Poe969

IMO if they're going to pay a price for a rental, I think they should go all in and go after one of Kane, Neal or Nash (in that order). I still think they're one strong forward away and those guys would all add some skill and punch to the lineup. I'd stay away from the softer guys because I don't think they'll do well in the western playoffs.

I don’t think they can afford to pay a big price for a rental. No first this year and no 2nd until 2021.

I can only see the Flames in the fringe rental or hockey trade market this season

[Gaudfather]

Originally Posted by Poe969

IMO if they're going to pay a price for a rental, I think they should go all in and go after one of Kane, Neal or Nash (in that order). I still think they're one strong forward away and those guys would all add some skill and punch to the lineup. I'd stay away from the softer guys because I don't think they'll do well in the western playoffs.

I honestly can never see Brian Burke getting comfortable on a Kane trade - he puts so much emphasis on character, that I doubt he could ever get over some of the history with this player.

[Wyguy]

Originally Posted by Poe969

IMO if they're going to pay a price for a rental, I think they should go all in and go after one of Kane, Neal or Nash (in that order). I still think they're one strong forward away and those guys would all add some skill and punch to the lineup. I'd stay away from the softer guys because I don't think they'll do well in the western playoffs.

What do you think it would take to get these guys? I want Neal more than the rest, are they reasonably attainable?

[H2SO4(aq)]

We have no draft picks guys. So a rental will be hard to swing. Someone like fox/kilington will have to go, but I dunno how much value they’d have. Most teams would prefer a first etc.

[Roof-Daddy]

I don't see our management group purchasing any expensive high end rentals.

Which is a good thing IMO.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

I think if this team makes any moves going into the deadline it will be in the bottom six, I think they like their top six for this year at least.