Speculation: Trade Deadline Countdown [MOD Warning in OP, Page 21]

[Lunatik]

Yes it is.

I work until 7am, looks like bedtime is 4-5pm lol

 

[TheHudlinator]

I work until 7am, looks like bedtime is 4-5pm lol

O god that sounds awful. I admire your dedication.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I just stream TSN all day once I get into the office. Hopefully I don't get pulled into any meetings

 

[Lunatik]

O god that sounds awful. I admire your dedication.

I will probably fall asleep I will have a backup in place, have someone text me if the Flames do something

 

[Bouma Fett*]

Yeah I'm on the text duty as well for a friend who will be busy.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I just stream TSN all day once I get into the office. Hopefully I don't get pulled into any meetings

I get it going on my Bluetooth earbuds. Last year I got pulled into a meeting and just left one earbud in. there was a lot of head-nodding and 'yes I see your point' for that half hour.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I get it going on my Bluetooth earbuds. Last year I got pulled into a meeting and just left one earbud in. there was a lot of head-nodding and 'yes I see your point' for that half hour.

I got pulled into a meeting last year and just put my laptop on mute and watched the TSN ticker

 

[JurassicTunga]

i watch it every year. get up at 7ish, and follow what's happening all day. Problem is that I don't have cable this time

Does TSN stream the show on their site?

 

[L13]

If we're trying to dump Russell on Dallas for prospects, give me Roope Hintz and a draft pick.

I speculate Treliving was trying to trade Russell for Murray, by the way, but Pittsburgh wanted a good prospect on top/flat out shut him down. Their defensive depth is abysmal, but Murray is far too good a prospect to be traded.

 

[SKRusty]

Well with last nights loss the Flames are now down to 2.9% chance to make the playoffs.

This should make Brad's job very easy at the deadline. If the Flames can get an offer on any non-core player he will have to take a serious look at it.

Players like Colborne, Granlund, Jooris, Ferland, Bouma, Backlund, and Nakladal might be in demand with the right teams.

Treliving is actively pursuing a goaltender for next year with Subban and Murray having tires being kicked. Bernier appears to be Brad's fall back position.

There may even be a few big surprise trades. Things will not be slow for the Flames.

It is not a complete fire sale but Brad this year has the luxury of clearing pieces that don't fit.

Now if only we could find a buyer for Hartley.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

i watch it every year. get up at 7ish, and follow what's happening all day. Problem is that I don't have cable this time

Does TSN stream the show on their site?

Yup.

 

[Skobel24]

I really hope all of Hudler, Jones, Colborne, Jooris, and Russell are dealt. Would like to see Wideman dealt if the price is decent.

I'd keep Backlund. I still think he's overrated, but the Flames center depth would be destroyed without him.

I want to see Nakladal get more time, and look at re-signing him. Recall Agostino/Hamilton, and either Grant or Hathaway. Give the 4 of them some time.

Edit: Forgot about Shore.

Role with these lines for the rest of the season.

Gaudreau - Bennett - Frolik
Bouma - Monahan - Ferland
Agostino - Backlund - ???
Bollig - Stajan - ???

??? is any of Hamilton/Shore/Hathaway/Grant

or

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland
Bennett - Backlund - Frolik
Bouma - Grant/Stajan/Shore - Agostino/Hamilton
Bollig or one of the recalls - Stajan/Grant/Shore - Hamilton/Agostino

Gio - Brodie
Hamilton - Engelland/Smid
Tspoon - Nakladal

Shooter tutor / Ortio

 

[Anglesmith]

So... Polak returned two seconds?


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Oh yes, this should be a good deadline for us.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

So... Polak returned two seconds?


...




Oh yes, this should be a good deadline for us.

To be fair I view it as the following:

Polak = 2nd+4th
Spaling= 4th

Polak+Spaling = 2nd+3rd

Taking Torres bumps up the 3rd to another 2nd.

Or you can also view it as Polak is worth a 2nd+3rd (Glencross special) and then those other two things bump it up.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

And it's 2017/2018.

 

[Volica]

That's a good return for Toronto.

I think I mentioned it earlier. Russell is going to get Calgary a nice return. I don't care what this forum says, GMs are going to pay to get this guy. His can anchor your bottom pairing and can play top 4 if pressed too. He'd be a perfect pickup for a real contender.

 

[WeegarUnderwood]

That's a pretty solid return for Polak and Spaling. Got to think Russell + Jones(maybe someone else) can get a similar package or better

 

[DCDM]

Yeah, if that's the return for a guy like Polak, Russell should get a significant amount as well. Even if Polak was packaged with Spaling, I would think that Russell could get two 2nd rounders by himself if that's the going rate.

 

[SKRusty]

Yeah, if that's the return for a guy like Polak, Russell should get a significant amount as well. Even if Polak was packaged with Spaling, I would think that Russell could get two 2nd rounders by himself if that's the going rate.

Don't discount the value of taking back a bad contract. It likely turned the deal from 2 3rds to 2nds.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

That's a good return for Toronto.

I think I mentioned it earlier. Russell is going to get Calgary a nice return. I don't care what this forum says, GMs are going to pay to get this guy. His can anchor your bottom pairing and can play top 4 if pressed too. He'd be a perfect pickup for a real contender.

Chicago looked pretty weak against Minny. Plus I think LA has stated an interest in Kris. Fingers crossed for Kempe or Dano.

 

[SKRusty]

Chicago looked pretty weak against Minny. Plus I think LA has stated an interest in Kris. Fingers crossed for Kempe or Dano.

If Calgary retains 50% on both Russell and Hudler I can see each getting a 1st and a b level prospect or a blue chip prospect and a 4th.

Ladd's current offer is a 1st and a good prospect....And Chevy wants more. Hudler is not far behind Ladd in terms of quality... and they are tied for points. I actually think Hudler is more versatile.

 

[Calgareee]

Don't discount the value of taking back a bad contract. It likely turned the deal from 2 3rds to 2nds.

The Torres contract doesn't bump it at all. He's UFA at the end of the year. Likely just a contract swap for the trade.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

If Calgary retains 50% on both Russell and Hudler I can see each getting a 1st and a b level prospect or a blue chip prospect and a 4th.

Ladd's current offer is a 1st and a good prospect....And Chevy wants more. Hudler is not far behind Ladd in terms of quality... and they are tied for points. I actually think Hudler is more versatile.

Ladd's physicality is always going to be of more interest to a playoff style game.

Hudler brings more offense no doubt, and is more versatile in that he plays all three positions (wing best though obviously).

 

[SKRusty]

Ladd's physicality is always going to be of more interest to a playoff style game.

Hudler brings more offense no doubt, and is more versatile in that he plays all three positions (wing best though obviously).

The trade I would love to see would be Hudler and Poirier for Rantanen ... Can't see Colorado ever doing it but one can dream.

 

[TheHudlinator]

I think La could be interested in Hudler, even without Gaborik being hurt they struggled to ice 4 top 6 wingers.