Speculation: Flames complete fire sale coming?

[thaman8765678]

The team is all but officially out of the playoffs now, and has proven they aren't winning with this core.

Are value contract players like Lindholm, Toffoli or Backlund gone tomorrow? I can't imagine our management group can keep their head buried in the sand any longer and think everything is fine.

Could we see Huberdeau gone? He needs a change, he doesn't care at all.

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[Devonator]

The team is all but officially out of the playoffs now, and has proven they aren't winning with this core.

Are value contract players like Lindholm, Toffoli or Backlund gone tomorrow? I can't imagine our management group can keep their head buried in the sand any longer and think everything is fine.

Could we see Huberdeau gone? He needs a change, he doesn't care at all.

There is not a team out there that will touch that Huberdeau contract....you are stuck with him.....but I do agree the wise thing would be for you guys to sell.....you are going nowhere with this bunch.

 

[Siludin]

CHRIS TANEV TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE CANUCKS
Should only cost Lekkerimaki

 

[thrillhous]

They will never sell for futures. Ever.

 

[Kent Nilsson]

They seem to have management in the Philly/Vancouver mold that will perpetually try to re-tool and make the playoffs.

Good luck

 

[TGOSnipes99]

The team is all but officially out of the playoffs now, and has proven they aren't winning with this core.

Are value contract players like Lindholm, Toffoli or Backlund gone tomorrow? I can't imagine our management group can keep their head buried in the sand any longer and think everything is fine.

Could we see Huberdeau gone? He needs a change, he doesn't care at all.

These 3 could bring back so much

Any contender would be better with one of them, especially Backlund. Lindholm has looked off this year, but he can be a good finisher with the right play maker.

 

[viper0220]

They will never sell for futures. Ever.

I am afraid this true.

 

[Some Other Flame]

If by firesale you mean they'll probably trade for Nick Ritchie then yes

 

[Boomstick]

Lindholm, Backlund, Toffoli, Hanifin, Zadorov and Tanev. Pack your bags, go chase your Stanley Cup elsewhere.
Eat 50% of most of these contracts, and you get all these players around $2.5 million or less.
Get it done GMBT.
Time to rebuild.

 

[viper0220]

The 1st pick pick they traded to Montreal really f***ed them.

 

[29Potvin]

Clear that they have given up on the coach. Maybe start with him.

 

[Eggtimer]

Devils fan lookig into cost for Backlund .
Picks or prospects preferred?

 

[McWeber]

Lindholm, Backlund, Toffoli, Hanifin, Zadorov and Tanev. Pack your bags, go chase your Stanley Cup elsewhere.
Eat 50% of most of these contracts, and you get all these players around $2.5 million or less.
Get it done GMBT.
Time to rebuild.

I'd have time for most of those players on the Oilers. What's the ask for Tanev at 50%?

 

[God]

Pretty sure Sutter's just lost the room. That roster is incredibly talented and while they have some older players, a lot of important pieces are 29 or younger. I think it's probably 2 more years before they call it.

 

[AcerComputer]

The 1st pick pick they traded to Montreal really f***ed them.

It's a 2025 pick, which is protected. MTL would get the FLA pick if it were top 10.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

The 1st pick pick they traded to Montreal really f***ed them.

I don't get what you mean here...it's not this year's pick.

And it will likely be Florida's 1st in 2025 the way the conditions are drawn up.

 

[viper0220]

It's a 2025 pick, which is protected. MTL would get the FLA pick if

 

[thaman8765678]

Pretty sure Sutter's just lost the room. That roster is incredibly talented and while they have some older players, a lot of important pieces are 29 or younger. I think it's probably 2 more years before they call it.

Are they really that talented? We have arguably one first liner on the team.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

New coach and gm first imo.

 

[viper0220]

I don't get what you mean here...it's not this year's pick.

And it will likely be Florida's 1st in 2025 the way the conditions are drawn up.

If true than please sell.

 

[John Mandalorian]

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Didn't they just sign a bunch of long term deals?

 

[credulous]

they'll try to trade lucic, fail and then fire sutter in the offseason. if they are lined up to miss again next year though you'll see everyone go

 

[Schennanigans]

You don’t make big long term contract signings like they did last year and give up after one bad season.

 

[AcerComputer]

they'll try to trade lucic, fail and then fire sutter in the offseason. if they are lined up to miss again next year though you'll see everyone go

Lucic's contract expires this season, not sure why moving him would matter unless they are clearing cap space to make a big trade in their push for the playoffs.