Oilers accept.

Flames don't consider that. Not only is defense the last thing they need to add but that is a big overpayment for a pure rental

I think Dallas is looking for something like the Muzzin trade for Klingberg.

I doubt the Flames do that

No chance flames give up that much for klingberg.

This was my thought process with Calgary:

1. The Flames have expressed interest in bringing back a Giordano, therefore are in the market for an offensively minded dman. I understand that Gio has a more well-rounded game, but he'll be retired within the next 3 seasons.
2. Andersson and Kylington are the most offensively minded dman on the Flames, however both their xGF% over the last three seasons is less than Klingberg at all situations. However, it is important to note the limitations of this argument: Klingberg has been a perennial offensive dman for the last decade, while Andersson and Kylington has recently seen an increase in their TOI over the last two seasons.
3. The Flames are looking to hold onto Johnny Gaudreau, making a splash that could lead to long-term contracts for both Gaudreau and Klingberg that would be beneficial to the Flames' future.
4. The price for Klingberg is going to be high, he has a very manageable cap hit, and the market for top-2 caliber defencemen shows that teams are willing to pay absurd amounts of money and assets to obtain these pieces. A young dman that has his minutes and opportunities limited due to competition within the lineup (Valimaki), a top prospect (Peltier), and a high draft pick (2nd). This is very similar to the Muzzin deal (two high-end prospects and a first round pick), but Muzzin has a complete game to him whereas Klingberg can struggle in the D-zone. I used the Muzzin deal, the Trouba deal, the Seth Jones deal, and the Subban trade to the devils to gauge trade value.

I can see where the flames say no to this deal, but I also believe that they are heading into a win-now mode with Gaudreau and Monahan potentially departing after this season. They'll likely ride with their top 4 as it is right now, and replace Gubranson and Zadorov if they choose to. Defense is not the issue in Calgary, but they had troubles earlier in the season with scoring on the powerplay, which Klingberg solves.

I like the BOS trade, but I doubt they're willing to move first rounders at this rate. BOS doesn't look like a cup favorite this year, they're like the fourth best team of their own division and would certainly go to the playoffs as one of the underdogs.

Imo the value in the Flames trade is fine, but I don't see a huge need for a RHD in Calgary at the moment.

They are most likely the fourth best team in the Atlantic come playoff time, but they could fall into a wildcard spot and move over to play Metro opponents. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bruins go all out on a couple of rentals to try to win a cup while Rask is on a cheap deal and Bergeron is still producing at a high level. Then the Bruins can utilize that cap space to signs someone in the offseason for a more long-term fix at 2C