Not a bad deal with Ottawa. I wouldn't mind it at all. I do this in a heartbeat if Karl won't extend and we land Dahlin. I think Karl is wants to stay though.

I don't think Benning and a 3rd gets you Domi but I've seen crazier things happen.

Honestly don’t think Edmonton is in on Karlsson. Price is gonna be too high. Oilers need to draft and develop IMO to get that Defenceman.

While I agree, this will probably be the worst season they have in the near future. 9 will be their highest pick in the next 5 years. I doubt they land Dobson at 9. Maybe Smith or Bouchard. But I doubt any of them become close to Karlsson. If Draisaitl is the cost, I think Chia does it in a heartbeat. Especially with RNH there still.

I think they'll be in on Karlsson more than anyone.

Dobson apparently doesn’t have that offensive upside anyway. Smith is their best bet. I’d like to see them trade up to get Ryan Merkley in the late first round of possible. Ha there’s almost no chance any of these players come close to Karlsson, except Dahlin. The problem with trading for Karlsson is he has to sign an extension for the trade to make sense. Too risky to make the trade without an extension

I too think that Karlsson wants to stay in OTT but the question is does Melnyk want to pay him $12M+? That Domi trade is a little bit of a stretch. Maybe swapping the 3rd with a 2nd round pick would make it more realistic.

Of course. I'm under the impression that any Karlsson deal comes with an extension because I think it will. Not sure why Karlsson wouldn't want to play with McDavid for the next 8-9 years. Screams multiple cups.

Agreed. An extension is a MUST. This deal may be too tough for EDM to make as they're gonna be in cap hell for the foreseeable future, so going after another good defenceman would probably make more sense. But Chiarelli is the GM so what anything goes. Dahlin would be ideal for EDM but as a Flames fan, I am praying EDM does not win the lottery again.

Honestly getting in the Top 3 would be massive for Edmonton, they’d either get a franchise D or a top wing which are their 2 biggest needs. Dang tough to not have a pick this year for you guys. Imagine if New York wins with your pick....

Would Ottawa want Edmonton’s pick this year though? Not sure how that would work since Karlsson can’t sign an extension until after the draft on July 1?

Yah it sucks not having a pick. The worst case scenario for the Flames is NYI, VAN, and EDM winning the lottery. So for my sanity I hope that doesn't happen. If EDM wins it should turn their franchise around, but that's also what people said when they won the McDavid lottery...

Eww I hope Dahlin doesn’t go to Van...
Yea honestly Chia had the most gravy job in the NHL.. can believe how badly he screwed that up.. ugh

Think about it.. if Chiarelli did nothing, he’d have McDavid, Hall, Draisaitl, Nuge, Eberle, maybe not barzal but at least a piece (I heard Erikkson Ek), Nurse, Klefbom, Benning, Puljujarvi, And probably still Yamamoto. I’m sure you could make a package for Karlsson our of these pieces....

Haha if that lottery scenario happens I will cry. Yeah if you really think about it, Chiarelli is basically the only reason why EDM is still no good. The thing that drives me crazy is that in his season ending press conference he basically blamed the players and coaches for their awful season. Could you remove yourself more from responsibility? If he stopped selling his $1 parts for 50 cent ones, he would not be in this mess. There is just no accountability on Chiarelli's part, and I'm afraid you Oilers fans will suffer through another disappointing season because he is controlling your roster. It will only get worse if he fires McLellan, who I think is one of the best coaches in the NHL.

From a sympathetic perspective, I feel bad for you guys because you deserve much better.

From my Flames Fan perspective though, Chiarelli is one of my favourite people. He constructed the BOS team that beat VAN for the cup and completely ruined the Oilers by undervaluing his assets. I hope he stays in EDM for as long as possible!

Lines look good, suspect Domi would cost more.
LOVE Drais, but looks good.
Well done..-~