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What the f*** is Buffalo doing?
I don’t think they even know at this point.
Also, is Conny asleep at the wheel here? These are the types of trades we need to be making.
What the f*** is Buffalo doing?
Buffalo was clearly targeting a player fitting the age of their core who could fill a C position.I don’t think they even know at this point.
Also, is Conny asleep at the wheel here? These are the types of trades we need to be making
Skinner w/ McDavid could be scary good. Dude has 90+ goals the last 3 seasons and hasn't played with anyone that can create scoring chances for linemates anywhere in McDavid's galaxy... I wouldn't be shocked if he scored 40 again. Arvidsson w/ Drai could be really good too.I like Edmonton’s moves in a vacuum. But they are giving away both forwards they had (Foegele and McCleod) that actually got in on the forecheck. It’ll be interesting to see how it plays out.
Sabres fans speculating Krebs is next out. Could be interesting to get another hometown guy
I'd love to take a flyer on KrebsSabres fans speculating Krebs is next out. Could be interesting to get another hometown guy
Same story with Stone and Brannstrom (even though the Sens were supposedly asking for Andersson+Valimaki from us). Teams get tunnel vision on supposed blue-chip prospects and then can’t develop them.So Buffalo coveted Krebs over any of the Flames prospects when we were trying to get Eichel, and now they've given up on him. Flames should be competing for Cups with Gaudreau-Eichel-Chucky as our top line, but nope, back to re-building.
Flames will get out of our re-build in 2028 and Buffalo will in re-build v3.5.1001
So Buffalo coveted Krebs over any of the Flames prospects when we were trying to get Eichel, and now they've given up on him. Flames should be competing for Cups with Gaudreau-Eichel-Chucky as our top line, but nope, back to re-building.
Flames will get out of our re-build in 2028 and Buffalo will in re-build v3.5.1001
I've had interest in Krebs for a long time. If he's available we should be all over it. He was lowkey one of the best defensive centers in the league this year. Under 2GA/60. That's Backlund territory when adjusted for Backlund's tougher competition, better than him when it isn't.Sabres fans speculating Krebs is next out. Could be interesting to get another hometown guy
I stated this at the time of the signing. Trading Mang should of opened a slot on Backs wing for Pelletier or possibly Coronato. Now that they have Mantha theres no room.I was listening to 960 yesterday and they kept on going on about how young players will be in tough because Calgary currently has 9 top 9 forwards. I do disagree in that I think we have 12 bottom 9 forwards and no top line forwards but regardless it leads me to think that there is a trade or 2 that has been requested but not made yet because the line up doesn't make sense as is.
Locked in
Huberdeau/?/Mantha
?/Kadri/?
?/Backlund/Coleman
Lomberg/Rooney/OPEN
to fill out the ? marks who right now deserve to be the incumbents
Zary
Pospisil
Kuzmenko
Sharangovich
That leaves the 4th line RW slot available to compete for which actually does nothing for Pelletier or Coronato as they should be in a position to play with higher skill players
It just highlights that the Mantha signing doesn't really make sense unless one or both of Kuzmenko or Coleman are not on the opening roster.
It’s probably as simple as having Pospisil at C over Rooney.I stated this at the time of the signing. Trading Mang should have opened a slot on Backs wing for Pelletier or possibly Coronato. Now that they have Mantha theres no room.
Still doesnt leave room for both Coronato and Pelletier.It’s probably as simple as having Pospisil at C over Rooney.
moving Pospisil to 4th line center doesn't work either, he showed that he is a really effective player to have on a scoring line and the WC showed there may be more upside to unlock. It makes no sense to stifle it by putting him on the 4th line.It’s probably as simple as having Pospisil at C over Rooney.
Roll 4 lines. Simple as that. Rotate guys into high roles as needed but no need to rush them.I was listening to 960 yesterday and they kept on going on about how young players will be in tough because Calgary currently has 9 top 9 forwards. I do disagree in that I think we have 12 bottom 9 forwards and no top line forwards but regardless it leads me to think that there is a trade or 2 that has been requested but not made yet because the line up doesn't make sense as is.
Locked in
Huberdeau/?/Mantha
?/Kadri/?
?/Backlund/Coleman
Lomberg/Rooney/OPEN
to fill out the ? marks who right now deserve to be the incumbents
Zary
Pospisil
Kuzmenko
Sharangovich
That leaves the 4th line RW slot available to compete for which actually does nothing for Pelletier or Coronato as they should be in a position to play with higher skill players
It just highlights that the Mantha signing doesn't really make sense unless one or both of Kuzmenko or Coleman are not on the opening roster.
Pageau is probably the guy if true... also Wahlstrom seems like 100% a Conroy type targetSome rounds on Flames X about taking bad contracts.
The Isles were mentioned.
I think Backs plays out this year and is next years ('26) big rentalRoll 4 lines. Simple as that. Rotate guys into high roles as needed but no need to rush them.
Keep in mind Mantha Kuzmenko and Backlund are all gone by the TDL. Plans extend beyond this season after all.
I mean, it does. If you can get past the idea that a starting a player in the labeled 4th isn’t the worst idea, so long as they aren’t surrounded by wasted roster spots there.Still doesnt leave room for both Coronato and Pelletier.
Again, it’s an antiquated idea that a 4th line needs to house your PK’ers and grit type players. Intoducing Pospisil to being an NHL C there addresses a few key concerns.moving Pospisil to 4th line center doesn't work either, he showed that he is a really effective player to have on a scoring line and the WC showed there may be more upside to unlock. It makes no sense to stifle it by putting him on the 4th line.
That would be the same as putting Coronato or Pelletier as 4th line RW.
The forward roster as built doesn't make any sense at all. IF the Flames are continuing with the idea that they want their young players to actually be able to compete for roster spots. Unless you remove Kuzmenko and/or Coleman then its actually falls into place.
Even if Pelletier tops out as a third line role player, it'd still be piss poor management to lose him just to keep a Rooney or Hunt on the roster.Losing Pelletier really isn’t a big deal
That Rooney signing thoughPelletier is no longer waiver exempt. Barring an injury, he's guaranteed a spot on the main roster.
Some variation of:
Sharangovich-Kadri-Kuzmenko
Huberdeau-Zary-Mantha
Coleman-Backlund-Coronato
Pelletier-Pospisil-Lomberg
With Rooney and Hunt being the extras.
That the Flames already had too many wingers is not new. That's a tale as old as time. But they can make it work until vets are moved at the deadline, or if there's injuries. Though it'll likely require Conroy stepping in and forcing Huska's hand again, like he did with Sharangovich last year. Otherwise Huska's just gonna play Hunt and Rooney as much as he can.
Conroy might just have to waive Hunt &/or Rooney to take Huska's favourite toys away.