2018/2019 Trade Speculation and Rumors

[ColoradoFlamesFan]

I loved Ferland and what he did for us, but I think the cost will be too high.

If one of the Ritchie brothers (Dallas/Anaheim) might be available if their team drops out, maybe they could fill that role?

Both are cost controlled, young, big
I can’t see the acquisition cost being excessive

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by jg13

Wrong division and you'd have to imagine Monahan is on a beach somewhere a few drinks deep.

Ahhh that’s right with the divisions and totes - Cancun will be filled with NHLers this week no doubt!

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah, and I can definitely see the desire to add a veteran - but I'd hope that the organization would trust the kids, at least to start. I feel like Kylington and Andersson, given their level of aggression (always standing up for each other and teammates), are pretty good candidates to rise to the occasion.

Acquiring cheap veteran depth definitely isn't a bad idea. I just wouldn't be super jazzed to see a 6/7 veteran d-man come in and instantly see Kylington get benched.

I would imagine Kylington hits the bench/Stockton once Valimaki is back anyways, which will probably occur first or second game back from this break.

Should there be no injuries moving forward,(unlikely) he will be back in Calgary once Stocktons season is over. Somewhere in the middle of April as it appears now.

[Niemo]

Andrew Shaw with some salary retention would be awesome in my mind.

[Hackey]

Montreal is in a playoff spot though.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by ColoradoFlamesFan

I loved Ferland and what he did for us, but I think the cost will be too high.

If one of the Ritchie brothers (Dallas/Anaheim) might be available if their team drops out, maybe they could fill that role?

Both are cost controlled, young, big
I can’t see the acquisition cost being excessive

One has to think that Nick Ritchie, who is playing at a 48 point pace over 82 games and is a former 1st round draft pick and is signed for another two years at a 1.5 million dollar cap hit may be pretty expensive to acquire. Probably the 2019 1st round pick and a good prospect.

Brett Ritchie, who sucks, probably would not cost much.

[Flames1217]

Hearing that we are in the mix for Burakovsky. Caps arent looking for picks though, they want to shed some cap or get better now either through a shutdown top 9 type player or defensive D-man.

Could be running up the price also but I know Brad wants to add a speedy top 9 winger.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Flames1217

Hearing that we are in the mix for Burakovsky. Caps arent looking for picks though, they want to shed some cap or get better now either through a shutdown top 9 type player or defensive D-man.

Could be running up the price also but I know Brad wants to add a speedy top 9 winger.

Stone for Burakovsky!

Another 1st rounder from that 2013 draft...last guy the Flames signed from that draft worked out ok,

[dammage79]

If we are in on Burakovsky, and were in on Viktor Rask, seems to be fitting Trelivings MO of going after players with cost control. We have some players teams could use so we may make a sneaky trade coming up to the trade deadline.

[djsFlames]

Needs would be a little more speed, grit and playoff experience. If you can get that in one player then great.

[Calgary4LIfe]

If the price is right, I would love to add Nick Ritchie. He is a young power forward that is just starting to break out, IMO. Cost would probably be too much, but he is the type of player you want for the playoffs. I didn't think that Anaheim would be making him available. I wonder what the acquisition price would be.


edit: Also, Edmonton was in on Athanasiou? I wonder what the cost on him is? Great wheels, IQ and a great shot. Only 24 years old too. It would be just like Calgary to swoop in and pull the rug under Edmonton's feet again

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Niemo

Andrew Shaw with some salary retention would be awesome in my mind.

I don't want Andrew Shaw anywhere near this team.

[868904]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

If the price is right, I would love to add Nick Ritchie. He is a young power forward that is just starting to break out, IMO. Cost would probably be too much, but he is the type of player you want for the playoffs. I didn't think that Anaheim would be making him available. I wonder what the acquisition price would be.

Where did you hear he was available? I've only heard rumours that Brett Ritchie is available.

If Nick Ritchie is available, you easily trade the first rounder and a prospect for him. One of the toughest guys in the league who can also play and on a great cap hit. Can't see why the Ducks would trade him.

[OldSam]

I wouldn't be putting Stone in trades. He may or may not be healthy by the deadline. I doubt any team would take a chance on a guy that has been off ice for months for blot clot issues.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

If the price is right, I would love to add Nick Ritchie. He is a young power forward that is just starting to break out, IMO. Cost would probably be too much, but he is the type of player you want for the playoffs. I didn't think that Anaheim would be making him available. I wonder what the acquisition price would be.


edit: Also, Edmonton was in on Athanasiou? I wonder what the cost on him is? Great wheels, IQ and a great shot. Only 24 years old too. It would be just like Calgary to swoop in and pull the rug under Edmonton's feet again

Detroit is a young team in a rebuilding phase as well... it makes no sense to move out a 24 year that has 17 goals in 45 games. What would be the point of doing that?

I mean maybe the Oilers overpay... but guys like Athanasiou are the guys that a rebuilding team should be looking for, not giving away... now, if he was 29+ it would make sense...but he's 24.

[868904]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

Detroit is a young team in a rebuilding phase as well... it makes no sense to move out a 24 year that has 17 goals in 45 games. What would be the point of doing that?

I mean maybe the Oilers overpay... but guys like Athanasiou are the guys that a rebuilding team should be looking for, not giving away... now, if he was 29+ it would make sense...but he's 24.

Athanasiou is a one trick pony, he can skate really fast, go end to end, scores occasionally, and has no idea where his own net is or what to do while he's there.

In other words, he's the prototypical Edmonton Oiler.

I can totally see why the Wings would trade him, especially if they could get the Oilers first round pick.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by 868904

Where did you hear he was available? I've only heard rumours that Brett Ritchie is available.

If Nick Ritchie is available, you easily trade the first rounder and a prospect for him. One of the toughest guys in the league who can also play and on a great cap hit. Can't see why the Ducks would trade him.

Sigh... I misread Sureloss' post - it is Brett Ritchie. I guess that's why nobody seemed very excited about him like I got.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Flames1217

Hearing that we are in the mix for Burakovsky. Caps arent looking for picks though, they want to shed some cap or get better now either through a shutdown top 9 type player or defensive D-man.

Could be running up the price also but I know Brad wants to add a speedy top 9 winger.

Frolik?

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Niemo

Andrew Shaw with some salary retention would be awesome in my mind.

He's got too much term. No thanks.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by OldSam

I wouldn't be putting Stone in trades. He may or may not be healthy by the deadline. I doubt any team would take a chance on a guy that has been off ice for months for blot clot issues.

I want the Flames to hang on to Michael Stone at least until the situation with his brother is resolved. If Mark goes UFA any thing that might help to sway him to sign in Calgary is a plus. Unlikely scenario for sure, but you never know.