Speculation: Rumours, Speculation, and all Armchair-GM-ing needs! v.10

[Lunatik]

I'm not sure why a few of us think that Backlund is expendable. By who exactly, Bennett ? He's only played 11 playoff games, and though he looked decent, he still hasn't played an 82 game season.

Backlund will be our 2C next year until Bennett pushes him off. However, I think that Bennett - Backlund - Colborne line will be our 2nd line again, it did well in the playoffs.

Obviously I think he is expendable, I already traded him to II for Staal

 

[CraigsList]

Obviously I think he is expendable, I already traded him to II for Staal

I'd love to have Staal

 

[InfinityIggy]

Obviously I think he is expendable, I already traded him to II for Staal

You got the wrong Staal though.

Trading Backlund for J. Staal I didn't agree with, but at least it makes sense system wise. I don't see how moving Backlund for a pick makes sense before Bennett has established himself at C. He may very well end up a winger.

 

[CraigsList]

You got the wrong Staal though.

Trading Backlund for J. Staal I didn't agree with, but at least it makes sense system wise. I don't see how moving Backlund for a pick makes sense before Bennett has established himself at C. He may very well end up a winger.

Well, I wouldn't mind trading Backlund for Staal if management was able to not trade a 1st in the process. If you can get J. Staal without trading a 1st, you win the deal hands down.

 

[Demetric]

Thoughts on

Jones + Hanowski
for
Semin, 2nd, Pesce/Mceown

 

[Sparky93]

The stats, and the eyeball test would disagree with your assessment, also no it isn't how it's worked all season long. At all. No one has said Backlund is a premier shut down 'defender'. But he is our best shut-down C, your plan is pretty much 'just use Stajan and forget about having any experience at C!'. Which is why I am happy a real GM runs this club and not armchair ones

You do realize that Monahan only has 14 less NHL experience than Backlund had when he came in. With centre's pushing for spots and the lack of a blue chip defensive prospect in the system, it's a deal that makes sense for the Flames.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Thoughts on

Jones + Hanowski
for
Semin, 2nd, Pesce/Mceown

I wouldn't do it. Need more than a 2nd for Semin's contract.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

You do realize that Monahan only has 14 less NHL experience than Backlund had when he came in. With centre's pushing for spots and the lack of a blue chip defensive prospect in the system, it's a deal that makes sense for the Flames.

The centres pushing for spots consist entirely of Markus Granlund, and he's nowhere near as good as Backlund right now. Arnold only has one year of pro experience, Reinhart didn't do anything to indicate that he's ready for the NHL last year, and Shore wasn't particularly impressive in his callup.

The Flames' centre depth next season should consist of Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, and Stajan, and that will be a perfect scenario to provide Bennett a smooth transition to the NHL.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Thoughts on

Jones + Hanowski
for
Semin, 2nd, Pesce/Mceown

Can't believe I am saying this but I think id rather just have Jones

 

[InfinityIggy]

The centres pushing for spots consist entirely of Markus Granlund, and he's nowhere near as good as Backlund right now. Arnold only has one year of pro experience, Reinhart didn't do anything to indicate that he's ready for the NHL last year, and Shore wasn't particularly impressive in his callup.

The Flames' centre depth next season should consist of Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, and Stajan, and that will be a perfect scenario to provide Bennett a smooth transition to the NHL.

So much this.

 

[Skobel24]

Thoughts on

Jones + Hanowski
for
Semin, 2nd, Pesce/Mceown

Unless Semin is being 50% retained, no.

 

[Gritty]

Thoughts on

Jones + Hanowski
for
Semin, 2nd, Pesce/Mceown

2nd '15 + 2nd '15 or '16

for

Semin + 1st

3 years left at 7million per is too big of a contract for just acquiring a 2nd.

 

[CraigsList]

I would take Semin's contract if they gave us their 2nd round pick and LA/CAR's 2016 1st (whichever one has higher value stays with Carolina).

 

[Calculon]

If the Flames are acquiring Semin, in addition to getting back at least a 2016 first and a 2015 second, Raymond has to be going back the other way.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Sorry, but I'm not ready to swallow Semin's contract unless we're talking their 2015 first and either their or LA's 2016 first. We just can't afford an extra 7m over 3 years unless we sign pretty much everybody to bargain contracts and let Hudler / Jones walk.

 

[BigRangy]

Calgary trades:
15th overall
52nd overall

to Buffalo for:
21st overall
31st overall

As far as anyone can tell, there is a huge toss-up in terms of player talent past about #12, so the Flames could move down while still getting two-first round talents. (obviously Buffalo would have to like someone at 15th to do this, but I think value is pretty good.)

 

[CraigsList]

Calgary trades:
15th overall
52nd overall

to Buffalo for:
21st overall
31st overall

As far as anyone can tell, there is a huge toss-up in terms of player talent past about #12, so the Flames could move down while still getting two-first round talents. (obviously Buffalo would have to like someone at 15th to do this, but I think value is pretty good.)

I'd do it, Calgary wins that trade.

 

[Gritty]

Calgary trades:
15th overall
52nd overall

to Buffalo for:
21st overall
31st overall

As far as anyone can tell, there is a huge toss-up in terms of player talent past about #12, so the Flames could move down while still getting two-first round talents. (obviously Buffalo would have to like someone at 15th to do this, but I think value is pretty good.)

I don't want this, but I can see it happening

 

[Calculon]

According to Kings insider John Hoven, Williams is looking for a three- or four-year deal in the $4 to $5-million range, a price that simply doesn't fit under L.A.'s current cap restraints. Stoll, too, could price himself out of a return to the Kings.

Free agent Williams: ‘It’s not all about money’

 

[CraigsList]

I don't think the Flames should go after Williams if he wants a 3/4 years x 5.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I don't think the Flames should go after Williams if he wants a 3/4 years x 5.

If we could get him at 5M for 3 years I think that's a pretty reasonable deal. The guy is 33 so a 3 year deal is pretty fair. I also really like him as a player and think he would fit the Flames system really well.

 

[CraigsList]

If we could get him at 5M for 3 years I think that's a pretty reasonable deal. The guy is 33 so a 3 year deal is pretty fair. I also really like him as a player and think he would fit the Flames system really well.

I suppose a 3 year deal is doable. Going after Sharp should be ideal too then. Adding those two would make our team significantly better.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I suppose a 3 year deal is doable. Going after Sharp should be ideal too then. Adding those two would make our team significantly better.

Originally I thought the Flames should avoid Williams as I figured he would be looking for a 5+ year deal for sure. If we can get him at a decent cap hit for 3 years he would be a great add IMO.

Same thing can be said for Sharp but I imagine he will be looking for a long term deal as well, so I would probably avoid him.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Calgary trades:
15th overall
52nd overall

to Buffalo for:
21st overall
31st overall

As far as anyone can tell, there is a huge toss-up in terms of player talent past about #12, so the Flames could move down while still getting two-first round talents. (obviously Buffalo would have to like someone at 15th to do this, but I think value is pretty good.)

I know it's a different scenario, but that reminds me way too much of the 2012 Buf/Cgy draft trade. Maybe if there are still enough guys on the board that the Flames are guaranteed a faller (like Maatta, and they actually take the faller this time), but otherwise I don't like it.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Calgary trades:
15th overall
52nd overall

to Buffalo for:
21st overall
31st overall

As far as anyone can tell, there is a huge toss-up in terms of player talent past about #12, so the Flames could move down while still getting two-first round talents. (obviously Buffalo would have to like someone at 15th to do this, but I think value is pretty good.)

I wouldn't do it. Unless Kylington and Meloche are available at 21st and 31st respectively.