who knows what the future holds

Team: 2023-24 Calgary Flames

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 22, 2023

Published: Jun. 22, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

The Flames are (likely) not looking to be top tier contenders next season, but they have a glut of young forwards coming up and some solid pieces all around. Players on expiring deals who look like they won't be returning should be shipped out for futures and/or players with longer term deals. Overall goal is to build a roster that can compete for the playoffs and have a good eye on the future.

TRADE BREAKDOWN:
1) Backlund to Bruins: a first for Backlund is fair; Poitras is one of the Bruins' few decent prospects, a worthwhile price to pay to dump a dead contract and retention on Backlund. Bruins get a solid C to spread ice time with Coyle

2) Hanifin/Toffoli for DeBrincat: Unfortunate situations for both teams. Calgary should be willing to give DeBrincat a long term deal to work with Hanifin and Kadri. Ottawa gets a slight downgrade on the wing and a solid addition to their already deep blue line. The Sens need to push for the playoffs this season.

3) Girard/1st for Lindholm/Kylington: Lindholm is a great addition to the Avs second line, especially with Landeskog out for the year and Nichuskin pending. Kylington, after a year off, should be back and a downgrade from Girard for much cheaper. Girard has a decent contract with some term. He'll look great next to Andersson and Weegar.

4) Tanev to Leafs: Controversial, but the buyout won't hurt the Flames. Leafs could use a d-man like Tanev and need to dump salary. A first and a good reclamation for the Flames is a worthwhile consideration.

5) Blackwell for Vladar: I can't see many contending teams looking at Vladar and his contract as a valuable asset. Blackwell is a decent depth player, and Vladar has shown streches of good play. If he can play decently for the Hawks, a trade with retention mid season could be worthwhile, while also helping them reach the cap floor.

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