I'm bout that sire. Schenn it is.
Lauhgton might help us on the dirty third line. Or even fourth. He a killa for scrilla. Tavares might also play that second lin c though. And Ror on the dirty third
We need hitters. No more scorers. We have those already
We need good hockey players. Players that make us better. Acciari was a nice pickup, that's for sure, but then adding a fourth line guy, or a bottom pairing guy, just makes us more physical a minority of the time. They also need to skate, and contribute to the hockey game. Laughton is a guy who can play hockey, can chip in offensively, can PK, and is physical. He'd be a nice pickup.. but I really think if we want some type of physical difference maker, it needs to be a D man, more time on the ice, and a second pairing type, to replace a Muzzin.
There is growing concern in Calgary over the team’s performance. David Pagnotta touches on the Flames, and much more across the NHL.
www.thefourthperiod.com
“I have strong reason to believe the Flames have considered moving defenceman Mackenzie Weegar.” If actually available, Weegar might be one of the best options out there. Physical, can skate, and is excellent defensively. Down side, Calgary gave him a contract too rich for who he is, and he fancies himself as a contributor offensively.... he should stick to the defensive game, where he excels, and too often he pinches in an inopportune manner, resulting in a 2 on 1 going the other way... which I guess means he fits in perfectly here.
I can't see a way to make that work though.
2. Connor Murphy. Physical Dude, 6'4 212 lbs, RD. Probably a realistic target, 3 years + this year at $4.4 million, so the contract is something we could work with, and term means it's ok to give up more futures not named Knies.
3. I have no idea what Washington is doing.... if they are actually selling, you might want to ask for Nick Jensen... not as physical as the other two, but still pretty physical, on a great contract.
