And CGY wants Johansen because...?

No, No, I would consider this. Another right handed shot, solid defensively so he would slot well next to Tkachuk. Would allow us to put Lindy back on Monny's wing like last year and run Backlund at 3C for pretty solid center depth

But I can’t see this go through unless they retain salary. Remember he's making freaking 8M

And here ies the issue, Flames arent in a position to sell one of their defense and make Stone a regular in the line up (yikes) and Nashville isn't gping to retain for 6 years

Then Calgary says no

If Nashville wanted to sell they could get a whole bunch of picks and prospects for players like Ekholm, Ellis etc, but those Turris and Duchene contracts aren't going anywhere anytime soon IMO
At least Poile didn't sign them all to NTC or NMC