Hot Coals: Pre-draft Deals, Will the Flames Participate

by SO_RyanP on Jun 24, 2011 7:01 AM PDT in Hot Coals

CALGARY, AB - MARCH 4: Robyn Regehr #28 of the Calgary Flames upsets RJ Umberger #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period of NHL action on March 4, 2011 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)

Yesterday melted my hockey brain. When I first saw that Reggie was on the block, I scrambled to read what I could about potential prospects coming the other way.

Luke Adam had a good year in the AHL (more than a point per game), but Hockey's Future ranks him as a potential 2nd line forward in the NHL. However, I'd much rather see Zach Kassian in the deal. Don't count on that one though.

However, if the Flames also get Buffalo's first round pick, 16th overall, they have the ability to work all kinds of movement up the draft board to get the guys they want. I personally would love to see Rocco Grimaldi in a Flames uniform. It might be reasonable to grab him at 16th, while packaging the 13th with 1 or 2 2nd's to jump into the top 7 picks to grab a guy like Ryan Strome.

As for the Flyers, there is just no way to properly explain the day they had. If you'd like to see my take on their moves (shameless plug alert), stop by Hockey Prospectus.

By the way, just think about the amount of shots a line with Rick Nash and Jeff Carter could generate on net. Come to think of it, they better find a passer to play on that line.

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Alright, screw it. Let’s draft Grimaldi, give him the #14…I love the idea too much for it not to happen.

"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."

by TheBurnward on Jun 24, 2011 8:18 AM PDT reply actions

Or better…41.

"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."

by TheBurnward on Jun 24, 2011 8:19 AM PDT reply actions

Adam had more than just a good year in the AHL last year, he was AHL ROTY. He’s a hoss too, but he’s a bit slow and needs to work on his D game.

by Philaster on Jun 24, 2011 8:28 AM PDT reply actions

If Adam needs work on his D

Then Ruff will have him riding the bench.

by Winnie33 on Jun 24, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Or just put him on the fourth line where he can’t possibly score.

by Philaster on Jun 24, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Kassian

At best, he could be Lucic. At worst, he’ll be Todd Bertuzzi without the scoring punch. Multiple multigame suspensions, including during the World Juniors. Borderline killing Matt Kennedy. Spending time in the pokey for assault after he won the Memorial Cup.
His actual play has been questionable of late. He had a great year last year. This year he definitely coasted through some spots in the season. He had a solid year, but he did not score consistently. Took shifts off. Don’t know if he was just bored with the OHL. I don’t think the Sabres would trade him, because I don’t think they know what they have in Kassian yet. He’s going to have to tone it down for the NHL somewhat if he wants to stay in.

by Philaster on Jun 24, 2011 8:47 AM PDT reply actions

Not a Kassian fan either. Give me Luke Adam any day.

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by ArikJames on Jun 24, 2011 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions

By the way, just think about the amount of shots a line with Rick Nash and Jeff Carter could generate on net. Come to think of it, they better find a passer to play on that line.

I hear on of the better dishmen in the League is an upcoming UFA and negotiations with his current team aren’t going well… :(

For some reason I find it amusing that this story tags Strome & Grimaldi as (C-ATL).

by Parallex on Jun 24, 2011 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah, SBN Atlanta has been buggy lately.

Matchsticks and Gasoline

by ArikJames on Jun 24, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Yikes, that’s a scary thought.

"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."

by TheBurnward on Jun 24, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions

So, this is what we’re looking at if everything happens-Stajan, Hagman, Ivanans and Kotalik go, Regehr doesn’t bring any salary back, the team signs at the mid-point with Tanguay and no salary goes to LA for Smyth:

CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR

FORWARDS
Jarome Iginla ($7.000m) / Daymond Langkow ($4.500m) / Alex Tanguay ($4.250m)
Ryan Smyth ($6.250m) / Olli Jokinen ($3.000m) / Rene Bourque ($3.333m)
Curtis Glencross ($2.550m) / Mikael Backlund ($1.270m) / David Moss ($1.300m)
Tom Kostopoulos ($0.916m) / Greg Nemisz ($1.045m) / Tim Jackman ($0.550m)
Lance Bouma ($0.693m)

DEFENSEMEN
Jay Bouwmeester ($6.680m) / Mark Giordano ($4.020m)
Cory Sarich ($3.600m) / Brett Carson ($0.575m)
T.J. Brodie ($0.741m) / Adam Pardy ($0.700m)
Brendan Mikkelson ($0.687m)

GOALTENDERS
Miikka Kiprusoff ($5.833m) / Henrik Karlsson ($0.862m)

BUYOUTS: Nigel Dawes ($0.141m)

SALARY CAP: $64,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $60,501,665; BONUSES: $930,000
CAP SPACE (22-man roster): $3,798,335

The forwards are fine-but holy christ that defence is terrible. Unless they want to spend to the cap and risk not having injury replacements, that’s the only way this team works. I just think it’s too much to do, too much salary to dump.

We know two things: Shitty Hockey and Booze.
Go Flames Go!

by Justin Azevedo on Jun 24, 2011 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

It’s a fun little ride they’re taking us on, anyways.

"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."

by TheBurnward on Jun 24, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

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