Proposal: Saros to CGY

BigRangy

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of course I don't think Nashville will be moving Saros anytime soon with Rinne getting older but there still would have to be some package that could get the conversation started. Disappointingly, when you look at the Preds roster, the only major hole is a successor to Rinne, which Saros is filling for now

What would the price even be? I can't imagine I'll like the price but it does interest me
 

JT Kreider

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There's no way the Predators are trading him short of a massive overpay. Flames are in no position to be making that type of move considering goalies have the least amount of trade value of any position in hockey.
 

Porter Stoutheart

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Any trade would be kind of self-defeating. Like you'd have to give up whoever is best of your current backup candidates... is that Gillies (better than Rittich?) and then your best goalie prospect in case that doesn't work out (Parsons?) and even then it's a little bit dubious for Nashville because really we need somebody who can step in NOW in case Rinne falters again or shows further signs of age. And Saros is already a perfect fit with his new 3-year deal and relationship with Rinne.

The only slight drawback to Saros longer term is whether his size will be an issue in an evolving league for goalies. But I don't see how the Preds can give up what he represents in a shorter term when they are trying to win right now. Taking Calgary's goalie futures doesn't help with that shorter term need, even if it does offset the longer term risk. I don't see how anything bridges that fundamental incompatibility without becoming just too astronomically absurd as an asking price.

Or what Starat327 posted above, in short. :)
 
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habsgirl5000

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and thats why the deal doesn't happen

there isn't any logical reason to trade him
 

KarmaPolice

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When you think you have a young #1 goalie that can carry your team for a long time, why would the team even consider trading him? Pretty sure they consider him untouchable. Hence, it would take a LOT more than you're willing to pay, much like any 'untouchable' player.

He has 'untouchable' value, which means a heck of a lot -- enough to make you balk at the ask price.

If you want a goalie from Nashville, you should be asking what it would take to get Rinne (with or without salary retention), and hope he stays healthy and that you can extend him to a reasonable price. Really doubt they keep Rinne after this season, so I'm sure he's available for the right price, and it wouldn't be as much as Saros.
 
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If Flames get a goalie it will be Price with Mike Smith in the last year of his contract.
 

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The time to trade for Saros was several years ago, that window is long gone. Predators have no reason to move him, especially with Rinne heading into the last year of his contract.
 

DFF

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No reason Nashville would trade him. Don’t y’all have Parsons who looks pretty good? I would just wait for him to develop.

Parsons looked good in junior and at the WJC....but that is a million years away from the NHL.
He looked terrible as a pro last year
 

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OP, you already answered your own question. The Preds aren't going to trade him because Saros will be taking over rather shortly.
 

Porter Stoutheart

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No reason Nashville would trade him. Don’t y’all have Parsons who looks pretty good? I would just wait for him to develop.
And besides, even if the Flames did want to overlook their internal options and chase a young prospect goalie acquisition... honestly, there have to be better options for them too. Saros has a really entrenched spot in Nashville because of his contract, Rinne's situation, the team's desire to contend immediately... but surely there is some other team out there that has a more "available" young goalie/goalie prospect?

Saros has a big pricetag due to his team circumstances, but also has the size factor risk... surely the Flames could target somebody more readily acquirable who doesn't even have the same risk factor? Goalies aren't usually all that pricey as trade commodities. It's just a special set of circumstances really that makes Saros such a long reach. :dunno:
 

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Parsons looked good in junior and at the WJC....but that is a million years away from the NHL.
He looked terrible as a pro last year
Well goalies take a good amount of time to develop. Saros just had his 1st time as a full-time backup last season. I mean Parsons, Rittich, or Gillies do have the potential to become a solid #1 imo, it may take awhile, but most goaltenders take a good amount of time to develop. Also, teams usually don’t trade their young high potential goaltenders unless your the Canucks. Maybe y’all can get Demko.

I’m jk nucks fans to clarify
 

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And besides, even if the Flames did want to overlook their internal options and chase a young prospect goalie acquisition... honestly, there have to be better options for them too. Saros has a really entrenched spot in Nashville because of his contract, Rinne's situation, the team's desire to contend immediately... but surely there is some other team out there that has a more "available" young goalie/goalie prospect?

Saros has a big pricetag due to his team circumstances, but also has the size factor risk... surely the Flames could target somebody more readily acquirable who doesn't even have the same risk factor? Goalies aren't usually all that pricey as trade commodities. It's just a special set of circumstances really that makes Saros such a long reach. :dunno:
Samsonov for Washington could fit the bill in the future haha
 

DFF

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Well goalies take a good amount of time to develop. Saros just had his 1st time as a full-time backup last season. I mean Parsons, Rittich, or Gillies do have the potential to become a solid #1 imo, it may take awhile, but most goaltenders take a good amount of time to develop. Also, teams usually don’t trade their young high potential goaltenders unless your the Canucks. Maybe y’all can get Demko.

I’m jk nucks fans to clarify


Yeah somewhat agreed. Rittich and Gillies are not so young. Their time is now to prove what they are one way or the other.

Parsons is very young so the jury is still out on him. I am just commenting on the people that still live off his junior numbers. We seemly do not know with him after his performance last year.
 

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