Speculation: Armchair GM 2024-25 Season, Craig Conroy's Can Do Calgary Flames

[Ace Rimmer]

Report: Flames have no interest in trading Andersson

The Calgary Flames don't want to trade defenseman Rasmus Andersson before the March 7 trade deadline and are confused about teams inquiring about his availability, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on "Insider Trading."Andersson is under contract through next season at a bargain $4.5-million cap hit...

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The Calgary Flames don't want to trade defenseman Rasmus Andersson before the March 7 trade deadline and are confused about teams inquiring about his availability, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on "Insider Trading."

 

[Lunatik]

But... why would be need a #6 back?

Other teams might need a guy for that price point and capabilities for injuries/reserve for a run. We'd open up that slot and use Barrie as the reserve this season and perhaps someone like Brewski next season.

Or do you mean we'd need someone to replace Miromanov if we decide to go for a playoff run?

My point was Miro has no value and the only way a team would trade for him is for a similar level defenseman (or forward) to save cap space.

 

[MakeCgyGreatAgain]

I think Ras will be sticking around until the summer at least. Personally if we got a package that included Yager/Lambert or Mav Bourque I think you have to make that trade this year. We need a top line centre in the worst way and Ras would be the only way to trade for one. I’m not signing him to an 8 year deal and that’s likely what he’s expecting to sign. So it’s likely he’s traded next season.

 

[Volica]

Miro and Kuz have literally no value.
I don’t think you could trade Kuzy based on the contract.

 

[Mobiandi]

Jarry on waivers. Do the Pens want Vladar?

 

[Figgy44]

Jarry on waivers. Do the Pens want Vladar?

And then... what for goalie? Take Jarry? Or just run with Wolf/Cooley?

 

[Figgy44]

Miro and Kuz have literally no value.
I don’t think you could trade Kuzy based on the contract.

Depends what we're swapping for bad contract for bad contract or swap and open up cap space? Oilers for instance might consider a Jeff Skinner/Kuzy at 50% swap to open up a little cap. Get a late pick for the cap space. Not sure if we want to do so though... so just wondering if there's other ideas like that that could benefit the players and both teams.

 

[Kahvi]

Cooley needs to stay in the AHL. It’s a good thing for the development of the younger guys that they can play with a good goalie instead of worrying too much.

 

[Lunatik]

Cooley needs to stay in the AHL. It’s a good thing for the development of the younger guys that they can play with a good goalie instead of worrying too much.

Pretty sure Cooley is injured as well, was pulled after 40 on Friday night (which wasn't odd since he was getting lit up), but he hasn't dressed in the 2 games since

 

[Kahvi]

Pretty sure Cooley is injured, was pulled after 40 on Friday night (which wasn't odd since he was getting lit up), but he hasn't dressed in the 2 games since

Ok, didnt know that. I was more commenting on the posts saying or implying Vladar should be traded, which would most likely mean Cooley in the NHL.

 

[Lunatik]

Ok, didnt know that. I was more commenting on the posts saying or implying Vladar should be traded, which would most likely mean Cooley in the NHL.

I know, I was just adding more info that makes a trade of Vladar less likely. Although, I'd take on Jarry if they Pens gave u a decent asset or 2. I don't think he's irreparably broken