Seravalli: Flames trying to trade for a center

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Hmm... Let's say there's truth in that rumor. What if Calgary says they'll take on cap dump type contracts but only for a middle 6 C?

Are there teams that might be desperate for some cap space for a TDL deal with an expiring middle 6 C?

I'm almost thinking Toronto with Tavares, but that makes no sense unless the goalie Treliving can snag is one hell of a big fish and they're also looking to retool their middle 6 for speed or something.

Other than that, probably just due diligence on buried RFA? Trying to get a head start in understanding Florida's situation with Bennett after this season?
it said Middle 6, RHC, aged 20-27. Tavares is literally none of those except middle 6

But it is Seravalli, so going 1 for 3 would be an accomplishment.
 
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HockeyVirus

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Depends on a quality of center, but seems like a waste of assets. The hot start will end, and they'll fade. Calgary needs to properly rebuild.

Do they? What is their prospect pipeline looking like? Some teams are able to quickly rebuild if they have a strong NHL supporting cast in place that are not good enough to win with consistently, but add a few stars in the draft who can step into roles right away.

See the Leafs and Devils as recent examples, hell the Rangers too
 

russ99

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How about a Derek Ryan reunion?

To Flames: Derek Ryan, Phil Kemp & 2nd rounder
To Oilers: Rasmus Andersson (25% retained)
Hahahaha, if we're doing that fantasy, how about Nuge for Rasmus Andersson straight up? Oilers get 2 RHD and cap savings. Would Nuge waive for Calgary? ;)

And yes, to all my fellow Oilers fans who now hate me - just kidding.
 

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Do they? What is their prospect pipeline looking like? Some teams are able to quickly rebuild if they have a strong NHL supporting cast in place that are not good enough to win with consistently, but add a few stars in the draft who can step into roles right away.

See the Leafs and Devils as recent examples, hell the Rangers too
Defense, fantastic
Goalie, Wolf is a rookie so whatever
Wingers, fantastic
Centers, god awful. Well it's not even awful, its just non-existent.
 

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The "rumor" states that Calgary is looking for an age appropriate center for what they are trying to do and this thread is full of 30+ year old cap dumps.

This is nothing new. Conroy has clearly identified an age group of 21-26 in most if not all of his deals. Names like Norris, Mercer, Greig, Cozens, etc.. fit the bill whether or not they are available is another story.
 

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Ott: Ridly Greig

CGY:
2025 1st (better of NJD and FLA, unprotected)
2025 2nd (calgary's)
Expiring spare part contract to balance cap if required.
 

HockeyVirus

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Defense, fantastic
Goalie, Wolf is a rookie so whatever
Wingers, fantastic
Centers, god awful. Well it's not even awful, its just non-existent.

If that is true, with some luck a rebuild could be pretty quick. Leafs had Kadri, Bozak, JVR, Rielly, Komarov, Gardiner, etc on the roster that got Matthews, they just put them on LTIR for most of the year haha. Next season there was a vet supporting cast and Matthews filled that hole for us.
 

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You know what they say “ If at first you don’t succeed, try try try try again.”
Since we are talking about Philadelphia.

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit--there's no point being a damn fool about it."--W.C. Fields
 

DJJones

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If that is true, with some luck a rebuild could be pretty quick. Leafs had Kadri, Bozak, JVR, Rielly, Komarov, Gardiner, etc on the roster that got Matthews, they just put them on LTIR for most of the year haha. Next season there was a vet supporting cast and Matthews filled that hole for us.
Just need to somehow pull a 1C out of our ass.
 
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Honour Over Glory

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Literally says the age group and right handed and so everyone naturally mentions loads of lefties and a lot of blokes in their early to mid 30s.

It's cool to I dunno, maybe actually read what the GM is actually looking for, but hey let's throw more random names that don't fit any of the criteria except position.
 

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