Proposal: Rasmus Andersson for Trevor Zegras

I don't know what I think of this.

But, I do think Dallas and Carolina are much more likely destinations for Andersson
Dallas seems like good fit. They definitely need RHD and they have some pieces that might interest Flames like Mavrik Bourque, Lian Bichsel. The problem for Dallas would definitely be cap space, they would need to move guys like Dumba and Marchment.
With Carolina, I do not see so much fit. Morrow will replace Burns and they still have Chatfield and Walker plus bunch of RHD prospects. Plus Andersson has just one year left of his contract and with Carolina, not sure if they will risk losing him for UFA.
 
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Dallas seems like good fit. They definitely need RHD and they have some pieces that might interest Flames like Mavrik Bourque, Lian Bichsel. The problem for Dallas would definitely be cap space, they would need to move guys like Dumba and Marchment.
With Carolina, I do not see so much fit. Morrow will replace Burns and they still have Chatfield and Walker plus bunch of RHD prospects. Plus Andersson has just one year left of his contract and with Carolina, not sure if they will risk losing him for UFA.
Burns plays 20 minutes a night on the 1st pair. Morrow is a solid prospect but you can't expect him to replicate that right of the get-go. Not with them potentially losing Orlov too
 
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Burns plays 20 minutes a night on the 1st pair. Morrow is a solid prospect but you can't expect him to replicate that right of the get-go. Not with them potentially losing Orlov too
Sure, I do not expect immediate impact, but Morrow, Nikishin could be organic internal solutions to Burns, Orlov exit. Defense has never been to pain point for Carolina.
Plus, you need to be a good trading partner and does Carolina have spare LHD or RHC, positions of need for Calgary?
 
Dallas seems like good fit. They definitely need RHD and they have some pieces that might interest Flames like Mavrik Bourque, Lian Bichsel. The problem for Dallas would definitely be cap space, they would need to move guys like Dumba and Marchment.
With Carolina, I do not see so much fit. Morrow will replace Burns and they still have Chatfield and Walker plus bunch of RHD prospects. Plus Andersson has just one year left of his contract and with Carolina, not sure if they will risk losing him for UFA.
If Dallas still had a 1st rounder in 2025 and 2026, I'd do Bourque, first, and Dumba as the cap dump for Andersson.
 
If Andersson is willing to sign with the Ducks and not the Flames this seems like a good deal for both sides. Flames give up slightly more value in RA but they would be the team slightly more over the barrel and needing to make a deal.
 
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Sure, I do not expect immediate impact, but Morrow, Nikishin could be organic internal solutions to Burns, Orlov exit. Defense has never been to pain point for Carolina.
Plus, you need to be a good trading partner and does Carolina have spare LHD or RHC, positions of need for Calgary?
I'm pretty confident Nikishin will be able to step in, but trying to contend with 2 rookies on your blue line is ambitious. They already have Gostisbehere, who they don't want to be getting exposed defensively too. That's why New Jersey made so many adjustments on their blue line last summer.

I'm not saying it has to be Andersson, just that banking on Morrow to step in and replace Burns is pretty unlikely. As for returns, they do have a lot of scratch tickets after the Rantanen re-trade, as well as someone like Nadeau.
 
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Dallas seems like good fit. They definitely need RHD and they have some pieces that might interest Flames like Mavrik Bourque, Lian Bichsel. The problem for Dallas would definitely be cap space, they would need to move guys like Dumba and Marchment.
With Carolina, I do not see so much fit. Morrow will replace Burns and they still have Chatfield and Walker plus bunch of RHD prospects. Plus Andersson has just one year left of his contract and with Carolina, not sure if they will risk losing him for UFA.
Canes fans say they need a RHD, I'll listen to them, thanks.
 
Canes fans say they need a RHD, I'll listen to them, thanks.
Of course, so do Panthers, Sens, Leafs, Habs, Capitals, Kings, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins... Do I need to continue and list all of them? Canes need to beat all those offers.
I'm pretty confident Nikishin will be able to step in, but trying to contend with 2 rookies on your blue line is ambitious
I find Carolina more as a pretender, not real contender, too many holes IMO.
 
Burns plays 20 minutes a night on the 1st pair. Morrow is a solid prospect but you can't expect him to replicate that right of the get-go. Not with them potentially losing Orlov too
I’ve wondered about the Canes with Anderson. I could see them checking in on Weegar as well. Not that he’s available, I just think it’s highly likely the Canes are calling on all top four RD’s to see if there’s something out there. The chance of Morrow being top four next year are slim.
 
I am not even arguing with you. Yes, Canes need RHD, but Andersson is wanted by half of the league. Flames primary need is LHD and RHC and I dont think Canes have too many of those.
you literally changed the basis of your argument when I pointed out even Canes fans say they need a RHD from they don't need one, to other teams will outbid them.
 

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