Blake Coleman - where will he be traded?

[The Original FFIV]

No poll request this time as mods didn’t do one for Kadri.

Different market than Kadri. Winger market much different. But some crossover. Here’s who should be in on him.

Hurricanes - contenders in the east. Need to solidify C but Coleman would fit in well on the wing there. Has won, could be huge add with his pedigree and push Canes over the top.

Red Wings - need at C and D, but Coleman could push a young skilled team deeper into playoffs.

TBL - have familiarity with Coleman. Can they make room salary wise and do they want him back? If so they could be strong contenders.

Minnesota - strong on wings but arms race in central could see the Wild load up.

Colorado - see Minnesota.

Dallas - local guy could compliment skilled team and add grit. Also part of the arms race.

Utah - wanting to make a big splash. Is Coleman a big enough splash to make and get them into contention? Would help culture, but is Utah willing to pay the price or would they go bigger game hunting?

Should be a good market for Coleman, but holds some control over his destination. Hope we can get a late first + another pick/prospect.

[ForeverFlameFan]

TBL and DAL are probably the two teams I see making a splash on Coleman at 50%. Their future 1st is going to be likely late, and they know they would be getting a middle 6 forward that can play in all situations. There's value there.

1st and a project prospect would be what I want. From TBL, they can afford to trade SOR or Geekie and not have to offer a 1st. Maybe a conditional 1st if they win the cup.

[getbak]

[bluejays]

I'd go with the obvious one in Dallas.

[dino7c]

TB for SOR

[transplant99]

COL just makes so much sense.

[dino7c]

I get the feeling the Coleman trade is already basically done...for cap reasons it won't actually be executed until they are back playing. I'm almost certain he would have been back playing for the Flames if this was not the case.

[Locke]

I'd like to see him go to a contender, but I'm not sure any of them have the money for him.

Do we have any retention spots left?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Locke

I'd like to see him go to a contender, but I'm not sure any of them have the money for him.

Do we have any retention spots left?

One retention spot plus a lot of room to take back a contract.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Locke

I'd like to see him go to a contender, but I'm not sure any of them have the money for him.

Do we have any retention spots left?

Just 1 (Markstrom and Andersson take the other 2). Which is why I'd rather use it on Coleman to maximize value and really hedge on a cap dump if we're trading Kadri without retention prior or at the TDL of this year. Otherwise, wait until July 1st and trade Kadri with retention.

[Yanda]

I feel like Coleman to Dallas or Colorado. Kadri to Caralina or Detroit. I dont see Weeger or Whitecloud moving this year.

[Roko]

Detroit has room for either guy.
Utah should add one as a veteran leader

[YyjFlames]

I like the Carolina fit and could see them actually paying for a guy like Coleman with an extra season on his contract. They could really use a playoff boost from a proven heart and soul guy.

Coleman would also slide in perfectly beside Jordan Staal. Guy is a beefier Backlund with a little less offence. Coleman would immediately bump up the offence of that third line.

Dallas first and a good prospect like Nadeau.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by YyjFlames

I like the Carolina fit and could see them actually paying for a guy like Coleman with an extra season on his contract. They could really use a playoff boost from a proven heart and sole guy.

Coleman would also slide in perfectly beside Jordan Staal. Guy is a beefier Backlund with a little less offence. Coleman would immediately bump up the offence of that third line.

Dallas first and a good prospect like Nadeau.

Problem with Carolina is them having almost everyone on their roster with some sort of trade protection. It's honestly wild.

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Problem with Carolina is them having almost everyone on their roster with some sort of trade protection. It's honestly wild.

True. But they don’t need to move a contract to fit Coleman’s cap in. They’ve got plenty of space for him.

[gvitaly]

Avs

[Funkhouser]

I think TB makes a run for it

[CalgaryFan1988]

SJ apparently wants him, they have the assets..... I'm going SJ.

[Sandman]

NJ probably won’t deal with Conroy after he flat-out STOLE Kevin Bahl, lol.

Tampa Bay.

[Jason14h]

TB for two 2nds