Flames need to sell VGK CAR TOR EDM DAL ARI

Team: 2019-20 Calgary Flames

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 16, 2020

Published: Feb. 16, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Flames are in the worst possible spot - a 50/50 shot at making the playoffs. In this position, you have all three options available, and they all appear to have their merits: buy, sell, hold. The truth is in this position, with expiring contracts the Flames will lose for nothing, and the prices that are being paid to acquire players right now, the only good option is sell. If the Flames are 50/50 just to make it, sell, load up on picks and prospects, give yourself a solid chance in the lottery and then make a run at it next year. Standing pat is the worst option, and buying right now is a bad plan, especially on a short term rental. Sell, retain salary, get picks. The trades below just represent options, based on the prices that have been paid the last couple of days. No term defencemen with either half salary or a sweetener (like the Flames taking Hutch back) should reap some great picks, and back end options that are cheap with no commitment should fetch a late round pick. Hell, maybe the trades make the Flames loosen up, the kids push to impress, and the Flames win a few games, make a race out of it. The point of it is to sell, not buy or hold! In terms of evaluating the deals, please tell me what you think, but I don't care about 'the asking price your team has publicly said' as that is a negotiating tactic, nothing more. Just because your GM said 'he will only be paying for term' or 'the first rounder is off the table' doesn't actually mean anything.

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