Future of the Flames P2

Team: 2024-25 Calgary Flames

Initial Creation Date: May 22, 2024

Published: May 22, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Trying this again, I built the team this offseason around three trades: Markstrom, Mangiapane, and Andersson (Who both have no-trade list going into effect July 1st).

Probably (definitely) a pipe dream but there are rumors of a reunion that *could* occur this offseason between the Flames and an older player. I'm playing into them but I believe this will be Christopher Tanev (unless he gets a ridiculous offer from another team). I think he would do this under the handshake agreement that he be moved mid-season with retention so the Flames can acquire more assets. People think that the Flames have done good by him when they moved him. Maybe he would be willing to return the favor and help the team out? Again probably a pipe dream but its one I'm crazy enough to believe.

During the season the Flames should start to address their glut of mid-six wingers (talented as they may be). Kuzmenko, and Coleman should be available for a trade if the Flames receive fair offers. The long-shots are Weegar and Kadri, but if good offers come for those players the flames should absolutely consider it. Extending Sharangovich should be on the
table but if he wants too much term (anything over 3 to 4 years) they should move him. The Flames are stuck with Jonathan Huberdeau. They have no choice but to ride him out, at least for now.

Finally, they need to keep cycling young players through the main roster to see if they have any pieces, aside from Zary and Pospisil, that could become key contributors to a future contender while also acquiring assets. Ideally ready to compete by the time the new stadium opens. Hopefully we see more from Pelletier and Coronato this year as well.

Final note, they should totally find a way to get Krebs from Buffalo, I think he's a really fun player and it would be cool to have a player from Calgary on the roster.

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