GDT: FA Frenzy Thread

[Flamesfan62]

One guy who’s name never gets brought up is Craig Smith. I think we should take a long look at him. His advanced stats are off the charts.

 

[TheButcher90]

Markstrom is my top target. Mike Hoffman is my backup plan if Hall isn't willing to sign in CGY

 

[Fig]

G: Markstrom >> Interesting other option > MAF > Crawford > Holtby

2RD: Brodie > Tanev > Barrie >> Vatanen
3RD: Stetcher > Benning

4RW: Caggiula > Reider >

 

[Mobiandi]

7x5.5 for Josh Anderson. Easy contender for worst contract of the year

 

[viper0220]

I think we will see a surprise trade from the Flames, sort of what happened with Hamilton trade.

 

[Boomstick]

So excited for tomorrow. Have fun everyone. Hoping for the best, but not sure what to expect.

 

[Bounces R Way]

I think we will see a surprise trade from the Flames, sort of what happened with Hamilton trade.

A Hamilton trade was talked about for weeks before it happened in the Calgary media. Not really a peep about anything like that so far in this offseason.

 

[viper0220]

A Hamilton trade was talked about for weeks before it happened in the Calgary media. Not really a peep about anything like that so far in this offseason.

We will se what happens, the team cannot be the same, there has to be changes.

 

[JurassicTunga]

 

[Mazatt]

I expect nothing tomorrow and am hoping to be aloing for the ride

 

[Body Checker]

If we left the top 2 lines alone it could be worth upgrading the bottom 6. Sign Namestnikov to play 3rd line with Bennett and Dube. Lucic moves to 4th line with Ryan and sign Hinostroza for RW on that line. Then save big moves for G and D but I think you still gotta move some money out and to me that is Derek Ryan as he has value. Then maybe Gawdin is ready for 4th line.

 

[Body Checker]

Man guys the cap just doesn’t work to upgrade much at all. Tried to sign Holtby, re-sign Brodie, sign Namestnikov, Hinostrosza at 4.5, 5.0, 3.25 and 1.85 respectively and still pushing 5 mil over the cap. When you got the 4 old guys (Gio, looch , Ryan, Backs) making 25% of your cap it really sucks. 25% of the cap is going to a 2nd pairing dman (moving forward), 3rd line center and two 4th liners. That really makes it tough to improve.

 

[DCDM]

I’m ready

 

[Iggys Dome]

Man guys the cap just doesn’t work to upgrade much at all. Tried to sign Holtby, re-sign Brodie, sign Namestnikov, Hinostrosza at 4.5, 5.0, 3.25 and 1.85 respectively and still pushing 5 mil over the cap. When you got the 4 old guys (Gio, looch , Ryan, Backs) making 25% of your cap it really sucks. 25% of the cap is going to a 2nd pairing dman (moving forward), 3rd line center and two 4th liners. That really makes it tough to improve.

Guys like that can be filled internally, IMO we should prioritize re-signing Brodie (or going after Barrie if that doesn't work) and going after Hall/Markstrom. Depth forwards don't really do much for this team IMO. We need depth D more than anything really as well.

 

[Body Checker]

Geez we could of filled our D needs by giving Luke Philp and a 2021 5th rounder for Ryan Murray and Nutivaara. Jarmo giving guys away; must be getting ready to make a huge offer.

 

[Rubi]

I've always been a big fan of Mike Hoffman. Can play both the left and right side and he's a sniper. But he'll turn 31 before the season even starts.
The question is.... is he tired of playing for loser teams and ready to sign a team friendly contract for the chance to win a Cup?

 

[DFF]

Why would anybody want Brad Trevling to get involved with UFA?

 

[Rubi]

Why would anybody want Brad Trevling to get involved with UFA?

The problem with Treliving is that he always goes cheap on the Class A free agents and never wins the bid so he then goes after the Class B & C leftovers and inevitably gets burned.
Go big or go home I say. Leave the leftovers for someone else.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Ya but we're rocking those sweet retro's next year, that's a signing bonus if I've ever seen one.

If I'm ever stuck in a hostage situation, I want this man to be the negotiator.

 

[Gritty]

One guy who’s name never gets brought up is Craig Smith. I think we should take a long look at him. His advanced stats are off the charts.

RHS too! I think we should be all over this. Underrated signing.

 

[Anglesmith]

The problem with Treliving is that he always goes cheap on the Class A free agents and never wins the bid so he then goes after the Class B & C leftovers and inevitably gets burned.
Go big or go home I say. Leave the leftovers for someone else.

It honestly doesn't matter. Overpaid class A is equally as disastrous, if not more so. Whatever tier you're in, the key is to get value. Most UFA deals league-wide fail at this, and we are no exception.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Hoping for AP, Brodie, or Barrie... The Calgary Flames sign Radko Gudas.

Hoping for Hall, Hoffman, Granlund.. The Calgary Flames sign Wayne Simmonds.

 

[Fig]

Geez we could of filled our D needs by giving Luke Philp and a 2021 5th rounder for Ryan Murray and Nutivaara. Jarmo giving guys away; must be getting ready to make a huge offer.

After recovering from my shock, I cannot help but think it's tactical. I feel like it's a multi faceted move especially if he's big fish hunting. The dude may have just redefined what constitutes a cap dump market wide. This may mean that many trades that are contingent on moving cap are suddenly handcuffed at the 11th hour.

1. He knocks out a few Eastern competitors with cheap calories. (FLA + NJD)
2. He handcuffs other teams league wide trying to make moves contingent on cap moves and/or increases the cost to move cap (ie: VGK, Tampa and NYI)
3. He cheapens the cost to acquire the UFAs and forcing many UFA to take lower AAV offers. (ie: Target Barrie and Vatanen in the 3-4 mil range)
4. The UFA he acquires can become cheap currency within a year. (TDL, Seattle bribe etc.)
5. Profit!

It would be like ensuring the market drops 20% league wide. If he's upgrading from an apartment to a million dollar home, he's saving more than he's losing. Or 3 steps back, 5 steps forward?

UFA just got a bit more interesting... Or less interesting?

 

[JurassicTunga]

Hoping for AP, Brodie, or Barrie... The Calgary Flames sign Radko Gudas.

Hoping for Hall, Hoffman, Granlund.. The Calgary Flames sign Wayne Simmonds.

Hoping for Markstrom... The Calgary Flames sign Jimmy Howard.

 

[Volica]

It honestly doesn't matter. Overpaid class A is equally as disastrous, if not more so. Whatever tier you're in, the key is to get value. Most UFA deals league-wide fail at this, and we are no exception.

I kind of disagree here.
You get your money's worth for class A free agents. But legit class A free agents, and not just sheep's clothing class A.

Examples like Panarin and Tavares. While it hasn't worked out great for Toronto, they also had really no reason to go after a guy like JT with the team they were building.

You'll always get you money's worth from the real stars. Where FA falls apart are the guys that are just the best available.

To me, Hall and AP are the two guys worth money here. The rest of the players available, Calgary should avoid bidding war situations. IF you're patient here, you'll have a crop sign out of the gate, and then teams simply run out of cap. Remember, most of the league is in worse shape than Calgary this offseason. We don't need to pay Barrie 6 million+, when a guy like Sami Vatanen might not find a new home 10 minutes after FA starts and may have to wait a while.