This makes sense. It was probably pretty awkward in the room after the request and needed to happen sooner than later
Great point.If this is return, it was as much getting Z out of the room. Remember there has been talk that he rubbed the guys the wrong way by calling them about then requesting a trade.
In comparison, Treliving managed to get a conditional 2nd, Pollock & Jokipakka for Kris Russell, who like Zadorov was a bottom pairing defenseman could act as a #4 for a small stretches every now and then. But he was also like a foot smaller.
They're positives to this deal in that it's clear the Flames are looking to the (very distant) future, that their giving their prospects a chance but the return is undoubtedly terrible.
A lot of people are saying that 2030 will be a weak year for NHL teams, so a smart move by Conny to try to take advantage and squeeze a cup in there.I’m confused why it has to be a 2026 3rd. That future player is a decade away from making an impact
If it's Button's team making the pick, it doesn't matter. They're pretty good at finding mid-draft talent.I’m confused why it has to be a 2026 3rd. That future player is a decade away from making an impact
Eh, we've drafted pretty well recently in later rounds, and I don't think it's just luck.Wait I just saw this. Meh return imo. There's little chance a 3rd and 5th round pick become NHL calibre players.
Even if they somehow become NHL players it won't make the trade any less worse. That just means we got lucky and/or drafted well.
Agreed. I think it's closer to something like a Bjorkstrand move to move cap and decreasing the value of the player to do a quick salary move. Moving now allows us to accumulate cap longer. We will see how that all factors in by the TDL. It seems the Toffoli trade may have been somewhat similar as well. I saw the cap was low on most teams, but I didn't realize things had progressed to where basically less than half a dozen teams could take on 4 mil cap hit straight up and most teams are stuck gaming LTIR to make their caps compliant.Until Conroy takes advantage of the cap space he is bragging about, it’s a crappy trade to me. Basically giving zadorov away for nothing to a division rival.
Cap space is extremely valuable, this is true. However, are we actually in a position to weaponize that cap space? I remain unconvinced of that.The cap space can't be overstated, go to cap friendly and look at how many teams are over the cap let alone at the cap. There are literally 4 teams in the league who can take Zadorovs cap hit. Now when we trade Lindholm, Tanev or Hanifin we can actually take on salary back to get more value then.
Connie's talking right now about it. Cap space in the modern era doesn't get talked about when it comes to how valuable it is, it's an asset in itself.
Cap space is extremely valuable, this is true. However, are we actually in a position to weaponize that cap space? I remain unconvinced of that.
He didn't. What? Lol. He's had several very nice bigger hits this season. Plenty of smart hits, too.why did he stop hitting?