Speculation: Rumors/Speculation/General Discussion XVII

[AgeOfBennett]

i think a lot of times are gonna be interested in Hudler come the trade deadline. Is it unrealistic to think we might be able to swing a 1st from Chicago, Florida, or Nashville?

 

[Johnny GODreau]

i think a lot of times are gonna be interested in Hudler come the trade deadline. Is it unrealistic to think we might be able to swing a 1st from Chicago, Florida, or Nashville?

Anything is possible. Anywhere from a 3rd to a Filip Forsberg.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

Anything is possible. Anywhere from a 3rd to a Filip Forsberg.

Forget even NJ could be in the mix, they sure as hell need a forward

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Forget even NJ could be in the mix, they sure as hell need a forward

NJ doesn't seem like they'll mortgage the future for another forward. They may try and sign Hudler in FA however.

 

[Calgareee]

NJ doesn't seem like they'll mortgage the future for another forward. They may try and sign Hudler in FA however.

Of course they will! They can do wonders with Calgary castoffs.

 

[Calculon]

 

[Volica]

His value is at an all-time high for the Flames. UFA producing good points on a bad team... Calgary is in a good spot to pick up an extra first or a good prospect here.

And that's excellent news.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

So you telling me he's going to get at least a 2nd and 3rd?

 

[TheHudlinator]

I think he will return a 1st from a contender if not more if he is moved. I know some have doubted his value but given how few sellers there are I think Hudler will be highly sought after.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

I think he will return a 1st from a contender if not more if he is moved. I know some have doubted his value but given how few sellers there are I think Hudler will be highly sought after.

In the past 10 games he has definitely raised his value pass Vrbata too which is great

 

[Calculon]

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Hiller for a franchise pick (4th rounder). Go go Treliving

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Hiller for a franchise pick (4th rounder). Go go Treliving

Why not aim higher? How about two 4th rounders?

 

[Calculon]

Why not aim higher? How about two 4th rounders?

Too much. Would have to throw in Jones as well; just to make it fair.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Arizona isn't the only team aching for a goalie though. San Jose seems to be in market for a backup.

 

[SKRusty]

Howard
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Wideman
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This would get us about $1M cap space for next year. Howard of course is signed until 2019 which can be a good or a bad thing depending on his future play. Anyway, we are definitely closer to beggars than choosers in this goaltending issue and a deal like this is something I'd consider. I don't know if the Wings would have any interest however.

more like:

Howard 50% retained plus Manta for Wideman and Culkin

Even then I think Calgary gets screwed

 

[Flames Fanatic]

more like:

Howard 50% retained plus Manta for Wideman and Culkin

Even then I think Calgary gets screwed

Yeah you've gone too far the other way friend.

 

[TheHudlinator]

As nice as it would be for our cap to get Wideman off the books, Howard is not someone I would want to move him for. Howard isn't a solution to our goalie problems and he is signed for longer than Wideman.

 

[Gritty]

I don't think a lot of posters here realize how BAD Howard actually is! (Contract/term/play)

I just don't get why people would propose deals with him in involved, especially after the lukewarm goaltending we've received this season. Howard = 2 more seasons of ****** goaltending and frustration

 

[SKRusty]

As nice as it would be for our cap to get Wideman off the books, Howard is not someone I would want to move him for. Howard isn't a solution to our goalie problems and he is signed for longer than Wideman.

A backup goalie with 15.6 Mill in salary... You could likely get Bernier for Wideman and Bernier's contract is better and can still be looked at as having potential.. Howard is worth nowhere near Wideman who is a 17-19 min a night Defenseman Right hand shot, PP specialist.. Yeah Manta is definitely in play. If Detroit takes back salary then they get Culkin/ Agostino/ Grant or Morrison.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I like the Wideman for Bernier deal.

 

[SKRusty]

I like the Wideman for Bernier deal.

SO do I but I think Bernier is much better than this season has shown. There are some that don't think the same way I do.

Dollar wise it lines up. It fills a need in goal. Both are UFA's at the end of the season. TO needs a good veteran D-man. Only problem is Wideman would have to give his blessing but with Babcock in TO it might not be as big a leap as one might think.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

I want no part in Bernier.

 

[Lunatik]

I want no part in Bernier.

Bernier >>>>>>> Howard based on contract alone.

 

[YoungGuns]

I like the Wideman for Bernier deal.

Calgary should of worked out a deal when Toronto was trying to dump Bernier earlier on in the season. I know we had sent scouts there and there were discussions regarding Bernier but then Reimer ended up having an injury so I guess nothing was worked out. Bernier is def an upgrade on Ramo and Hiller because he still has some upside. Hiller is done as starter in this league. Ramo basically is a Jimmy Howard. In my opinion, Bernier could still be a low risk high reward type player if Toronto is still willing to move him.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Bernier >>>>>>> Howard based on contract alone.

Want no part in Howard either.