Proposal: Predict the flames first trade this offseason

[Double Dion]

As far as I know, no official mention has ever been made regarding Barkov and military requirement. I think, but I could be wrong, that it's an issue which originated from boards and has remained solely on boards. For all we know, Barkov might be NHL-ready next year, right?

Maybe there are sources out there which I can't find which say otherwise.

It is general knowledge that the Finnish government has a mandatory military service requirement. The issue definitely wasn't a fabrication of these boards.

 

[Anglesmith]

It is general knowledge that the Finnish government has a mandatory military service requirement. The issue definitely wasn't a fabrication of these boards.

Yeah, sorry, that's not really what I meant. I just meant that it is possible that the whole thing has been fully worked out by the player and the Finnish government, and it's already a non-issue. There has been no indication from the player, at least as far as I know, that it's going to become an issue.

 

[Lunatik]

I have never seen a statement from Barkov saying he won't be in the NHL next year, I saw one saying he didn't know where he would be playing though. So obviously there is some chance.

 

[Turning Mangiapanese]

I believe he has a year of military service he has to do before he can com over which is why I said he wouldn't come over this year.

The minimum is six months actually and pro athletes don't have to spend all that time in service. Mikko Koivu did his service a few years ago in one off-season, he even played in the World champs and didn't miss Wild's training camp. BTW, Olli Jokinen actually got an exemption from service for "health reasons".

Also, Barkov has a Russian dual citizenship which may play a part as well. Basically if he wants to come over to NA next season he can do so with no ramifications.

 

[First round bust]

The minimum is six months actually and pro athletes don't have to spend all that time in service. Mikko Koivu did his service a few years ago in one off-season, he even played in the World champs and didn't miss Wild's training camp. BTW, Olli Jokinen actually got an exemption from service for "health reasons".

Also, Barkov has a Russian dual citizenship which may play a part as well. Basically if he wants to come over to NA next season he can do so with no ramifications.

I would love it if we walk away with barkov!!

 

[Gritty]

I'll change my original prediction (Tangs for Jones + 2nd) to CBJ 5th for Corban Knights rights.

 

[TylerSVT*]

I'll change my original prediction (Tangs for Jones + 2nd) to CBJ 5th for Corban Knights rights.

Knight belongs to Florida...

 

[tyflames]

Knight belongs to Florida...

I think he means the 5th round pick we got from Columbus..

 

[Gritty]

Knight belongs to Florida...

Guess that one flew straight over your head...

I was a little off (4th instead of 5th) but pretty close.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Guess that one flew straight over your head...

I was a little off (4th instead of 5th) but pretty close.

You also cheated your ass off lol

 

[Anglesmith]

Not technically the offseason yet?

 

[Lunatik]

Not technically the offseason yet?

Exactly. Season is not over yet.

 

[Anglesmith]

I'm still guessing that our first move of the off-season will occur at the draft in the first round. We will see a player on the board who our scouts 'must have,' and we'll ship Tanguay and a pick for whatever pick that is. Not sure whether this will get us from 6 to <6 or from, say, 22 to the mid teens.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I'm still guessing that our first move of the off-season will occur at the draft in the first round. We will see a player on the board who our scouts 'must have,' and we'll ship Tanguay and a pick for whatever pick that is. Not sure whether this will get us from 6 to <6 or from, say, 22 to the mid teens.

I see us moving that 22nd Pick with Tanguay as well, probably to try and land Domi.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I'm still guessing that our first move of the off-season will occur at the draft in the first round. We will see a player on the board who our scouts 'must have,' and we'll ship Tanguay and a pick for whatever pick that is. Not sure whether this will get us from 6 to <6 or from, say, 22 to the mid teens.

I envision a trade of pick #22 to Montreal for 34 & 36. Then drafting a defenseman at #28 (Morrissey, Bowey, etc.), and then Fucale & Petan with those picks. They've got the stud at #6. They've got the "safe guy" today in Knight. Might as well swing for the fences.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I see us moving that 22nd Pick with Tanguay as well, probably to try and land Domi.

I think this too!

 

[Anglesmith]

I see us moving that 22nd Pick with Tanguay as well, probably to try and land Domi.

Domi or Horvat are two guys I'm thinking of, yeah.

I envision a trade of pick #22 to Montreal for 34 & 36. Then drafting a defenseman at #28 (Morrissey, Bowey, etc.), and then Fucale & Petan with those picks. They've got the stud at #6. They've got the "safe guy" today in Knight. Might as well swing for the fences.

Trading down's certainly another way to go. I just think Tanguay needs to go, and moving up is the best way to use him.

 

[Noori]

I envision a trade of pick #22 to Montreal for 34 & 36. Then drafting a defenseman at #28 (Morrissey, Bowey, etc.), and then Fucale & Petan with those picks. They've got the stud at #6. They've got the "safe guy" today in Knight. Might as well swing for the fences.

I'd be on board with this.

If we also trade Tanguay or Cammalleri for a top-40 pick, and select a 'safe' player like Compher or Heatherington, then that would qualify as a dream draft for me.

 

[Anglesmith]

If Nichushkin drops a little, say to the 10-15 range, I wonder if it would be possible to move Tanguay and the two other picks for that pick and a second.

Can you imagine Monahan, Nichushkin and a second-rounder?

 

[InfinityIggy]

If Nichushkin drops a little, say to the 10-15 range, I wonder if it would be possible to move Tanguay and the two other picks for that pick and a second.

Can you imagine Monahan, Nichushkin and a second-rounder?

That would be more than a bit but, if it happens I imagine a TON of playoff teams would be in a mad scramble to move up.

 

[TylerSVT*]

If Nichushkin drops a little, say to the 10-15 range, I wonder if it would be possible to move Tanguay and the two other picks for that pick and a second.

Can you imagine Monahan, Nichushkin and a second-rounder?

He wont drop, i bet he doesn't last past Buffalo.

 

[First round bust]

I see us moving that 22nd Pick with Tanguay as well, probably to try and land Domi.

I'm not that high on domi I like zykov