Proposal: Cgy - LAK

[IGGY2JOHNNY]

Juuso Valimaki
For
Gabriel Vilardi

- Both players are the same age, both have struggled a bit with injuries early in their careers. Kings are rich with impact forward prospects but could possibly use more depth at LD. Flames can afford to move Valimaki with Hanifin/Kylington’s emergence this year and could play Villardi at RW this year as they desperately lack RHS or put him at C and move Dube back to the wing permanently. Thoughts ??

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[Stewie Griffin]

I'd think the Flames add. Shouldn't be that big of an add, but something.

 

[DFF]

I'd think the Flames add. Shouldn't be that big of an add, but something.

Nah, nobody adds


At this point Valimaki probably has a better future. It takes longer for dman to develop and he is not bad. Sutter just has fetish for big guys, that’s why he is sitting for zadorov

 

[redfire11]

Benefits both clubs pretty close deal but think a small add from LA 4th or 5th rnd pick

 

[Kingspiracy]

Position / depth wise it makes sense, but i don't know enough about Valimaki to know if value is reasonable. Has he shown anything to suggest he has top 4 ability / potential?

 

[IGGY2JOHNNY]

Position / depth wise it makes sense, but i don't know enough about Valimaki to know if value is reasonable. Has he shown anything to suggest he has top 4 ability / potential?

Has dominated offensively in every league he’s been in but has yet to find consistent footing in the NHL but has shown flashes and his defense has come a long way. I still think he settles in to a very good #4 D who can QB a PP.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Anyone remember Martinez fighting for ice time under Sutter? Good times.

Don't see Kings doing this. If Vilardi is moved my guess is in a package for a top line wing.

 

[Kurrilino]

We are good for defense right now.
If our top prospects are leaving, it's for a goal scoring winger

 

[Kingspiracy]

Has dominated offensively in every league he’s been in but has yet to find consistent footing in the NHL but has shown flashes and his defense has come a long way. I still think he settles in to a very good #4 D who can QB a PP.

Reading about a serious knee injury is a concern. I've had an acl done and its hard to overcome. Realisticly is he any better than kale clague or sean walker?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Hows Valimaki's skating after the injury to his knee?

From FLA, we would maybe make Denisenko available.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Kings would be stupid.

 

[YP44]

no thank you from this kings fan that lives in Calgary so follows both clubs.

 

[YP44]

Reading about a serious knee injury is a concern. I've had an acl done and its hard to overcome. Realisticly is he any better than kale clague or sean walker?

he maybe, but the difference between what Valimaki brings to Clague or Walker is not worth Vialrdi.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I dont mind it as a base... but i think calgary adds something fairly big

big fan of vilardi.... but i feel like there isnt really room for him anytime soon on kings...

got to expect byfield/turcotte + denault and kopitar make him somewhat expendable.... and kings could use a dmen

 

[Mats26]

The emergence of Clague puts this trade to bed.
If anything we need a big solid crease clearing D man to replace Maatta.

 

[kinghock]

Hows Valimaki's skating after the injury to his knee?

From FLA, we would maybe make Denisenko available.

I like Denisenko game. He can be another Kaprisov.
This is not a bad trade idea…

 

[Stewie Griffin]

The emergence of Clague puts this trade to bed.
If anything we need a big solid crease clearing D man to replace Maatta.

Incoming Calgary fans trying to trick you into thinking Zadorov fits that bill perfectly

 

[Sparky93]

The emergence of Clague puts this trade to bed.
If anything we need a big solid crease clearing D man to replace Maatta.

Well he is 6'2, 212lbs. I'd pass, as a Flames fan. Vilardi just isn't an upgrade on anyone that we currently have. Valimaki could easily be argued as an upgrade on Zad, right now.

 

[Double Dion]

Incoming Calgary fans trying to trick you into thinking Zadorov fits that bill perfectly

Well he is big and he does clear the crease. If you ignore the "solid" part he fits that bill.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I like Denisenko game. He can be another Kaprisov.
This is not a bad trade idea…

Could be, just needs to keep playing games this year. But he's on the cusp of jumping to NHL later this year or start of 2022-23.

Not sure CGY fans are super interested though.

 

[YP44]

Hows Valimaki's skating after the injury to his knee?

From FLA, we would maybe make Denisenko available.

Is Denisenko just a victim of too many established guys in front of him? Thought he was progressing well and due to stick in the NHL this year

 

[Kurrilino]

Denisenko might be worth a look for one of our b-prospects.

Would Akil Thomas for Denisenko get it done?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Is Denisenko just a victim of too many established guys in front of him? Thought he was progressing well and due to stick in the NHL this year

Pretty much.
He doesn't project to be a bottom 6 guy and we have Huberdeau, Verhaeghe, Duclair, Reinhart and Tippett who are currently better and ahead of him.

Not sure if he will want to wait this year and next before being a NHL regular.

Denisenko might be worth a look for one of our b-prospects.

Would Akil Thomas for Denisenko get it done?

Love Thomas but FLA is after a top 4 D if Denisenko is moved, adds if necessary.

 

[kilowatt]

Denisenko might be worth a look for one of our b-prospects.

Would Akil Thomas for Denisenko get it done?

Akil is one of the least likely prospects to be traded I think. Management just seems to love him.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

A skilled puck mover?

Nah, LA would just waive him. Send us all your vanilla bubble hockey players.