Todd Cordell: Calgary Flames unlikely to trade back into 1st round

Flames???? Oh yeah. Forgot about you guys...

Flyers 19th overall + Jordan weal

For

Bennett and a 4th

Flyers 19th overall + Jordan weal

For

Bennett and a 4th
- rinaldo

I'd think the Flames would jump on that

I'd think the Flames would jump on that
- jcragcrumple

You'd be wrong.

I'd think the Flames would jump on that
- jcragcrumple

So you would do that for Reinhart???

Zucharello, picks 26+28 for Hamilton

So you would do that for Reinhart???
- Kevin R

I wasn't trolling, guess I misread Bennett's status in cgy. I thought people were ready to move on. A first is not too shabby for the season he just had

Zucharello, picks 26+28 for Hamilton
- junaka3

Flames???? Oh yeah. Forgot about you guys...
- Beatle_john

That’s because you’re an idiot.

I wasn't trolling, guess I misread Bennett's status in cgy. I thought people were ready to move on. A first is not too shabby for the season he just had
- jcragcrumple

He's 21 and played almost the whole year with Mark Jankowski and Troy Brouwer. Stats don't tell the whole story.

I wasn't trolling, guess I misread Bennett's status in cgy. I thought people were ready to move on. A first is not too shabby for the season he just had
- jcragcrumple

He's 21 & certainly has more than enough time to have a breakout season. Everyone thought the breakout would have been last year but a coach had mush brain & played him with AHL call ups, vet anchors & he got very little PP time. Look at the TOI Reinhart got on the 1st PP time. Would to at least see what a new coach can do for the kid. Bennett has a nasty streak & can fight, something you want come playoff time.
You dont bail on pennies for a 4th overall. I would hope Maloney & Treliving's memories are sharp when the look back what happened to them on that Turris trade they did in Arizona.

He's 21 & certainly has more than enough time to have a breakout season. Everyone thought the breakout would have been last year but a coach had mush brain & played him with AHL call ups, vet anchors & he got very little PP time. Look at the TOI Reinhart got on the 1st PP time. Would to at least see what a new coach can do for the kid. Bennett has a nasty streak & can fight, something you want come playoff time.
You dont bail on pennies for a 4th overall. I would hope Maloney & Treliving's memories are sharp when the look back what happened to them on that Turris trade they did in Arizona.
- Kevin R

If they moved him what would u expect back

He's 21 & certainly has more than enough time to have a breakout season. Everyone thought the breakout would have been last year but a coach had mush brain & played him with AHL call ups, vet anchors & he got very little PP time. Look at the TOI Reinhart got on the 1st PP time. Would to at least see what a new coach can do for the kid. Bennett has a nasty streak & can fight, something you want come playoff time.
You dont bail on pennies for a 4th overall. I would hope Maloney & Treliving's memories are sharp when the look back what happened to them on that Turris trade they did in Arizona.
- Kevin R

I really like the player, like I said, not trolling at all. I was just under the impression that fans were fed up. Thx for the insight, cheers

If they moved him what would u expect back
- rinaldo

Thats the problem. He's the type of player that has a high ceiling everyone wants to buy low on but has a few scuff marks that bring the grinders trying to steal him. You almost cant trade him at this point. Too much invested in him. Thing is, we want to contend now while we still have 3-4 more years of contract with Gaudreau, Monahan, Hamilton & 2-3 decent years of Gio. If we trade him, we want would want a decent player coming back. 19th overall gives you a 50% chance maybe that kid plays in the NHL in 2-3 years. We need a RW that can play top 6 or we need a top 6 Centre that can win some goddamn face offs & allow us to move Backlund & Frolik to the 3rd line & create a 2nd scoring line featuring that new centre (RoR for example) with Tkachuk. That alone improves our bottom 6 offence.

Thats the problem. He's the type of player that has a high ceiling everyone wants to buy low on but has a few scuff marks that bring the grinders trying to steal him. You almost cant trade him at this point. Too much invested in him. Thing is, we want to contend now while we still have 3-4 more years of contract with Gaudreau, Monahan, Hamilton & 2-3 decent years of Gio. If we trade him, we want would want a decent player coming back. 19th overall gives you a 50% chance maybe that kid plays in the NHL in 2-3 years. We need a RW that can play top 6 or we need a top 6 Centre that can win some goddamn face offs & allow us to move Backlund & Frolik to the 3rd line & create a 2nd scoring line featuring that new centre (RoR for example) with Tkachuk. That alone improves our bottom 6 offence.
- Kevin R

Got it. Not sure if his value is that high though. Guess time will tell

Got it. Not sure if his value is that high though. Guess time will tell
- rinaldo

Which is why we need to throw Brodie in as a trade chip & if Bennett is part of a bigger deal to get a real high end player for our top 6, I wouldnt be happy but could understand it.

Thats the problem. He's the type of player that has a high ceiling everyone wants to buy low on but has a few scuff marks that bring the grinders trying to steal him. You almost cant trade him at this point. Too much invested in him. Thing is, we want to contend now while we still have 3-4 more years of contract with Gaudreau, Monahan, Hamilton & 2-3 decent years of Gio. If we trade him, we want would want a decent player coming back. 19th overall gives you a 50% chance maybe that kid plays in the NHL in 2-3 years. We need a RW that can play top 6 or we need a top 6 Centre that can win some goddamn face offs & allow us to move Backlund & Frolik to the 3rd line & create a 2nd scoring line featuring that new centre (RoR for example) with Tkachuk. That alone improves our bottom 6 offence.
- Kevin R

The sabres have Dahlin, Scandella, Mccabe, Guhle and Beaulieu down the left. Doubt they would have interest in Brodie + Bennett for ROR. The Sabres would be after Hamilton, but I'm assuming that's a no go?

If you guys are looking for scoring, I think Skinner woould be a better fit for what you'd have to give up

The sabres have Dahlin, Scandella, Mccabe, Guhle and Beaulieu down the left. Doubt they would have interest in Brodie + Bennett for ROR. The Sabres would be after Hamilton, but I'm assuming that's a no go?

If you guys are looking for scoring, I think Skinner woould be a better fit for what you'd have to give up
- jcragcrumple

Skinner is a left winger I think. We need right wingers.

Todd Cordell: Calgary Flames unlikely to trade back into 1st round
- ToddCordellCGY

Oh

The sabres have Dahlin, Scandella, Mccabe, Guhle and Beaulieu down the left. Doubt they would have interest in Brodie + Bennett for ROR. The Sabres would be after Hamilton, but I'm assuming that's a no go?

If you guys are looking for scoring, I think Skinner woould be a better fit for what you'd have to give up
- jcragcrumple

Thing is, Brodie's been much more effective as a Right D than he has as a Left D. How much of that has to do with playing with Gio, who knows, but there's no doubt he's struggled on the left side. I'm not sure if the Sabres see it that way but it is worth noting if you're looking for Right D.

Thing is, Brodie's been much more effective as a Right D than he has as a Left D. How much of that has to do with playing with Gio, who knows, but there's no doubt he's struggled on the left side. I'm not sure if the Sabres see it that way but it is worth noting if you're looking for Right D.
- Helios

Risto, Bogo and Nelson. Bogo is clearly a Sabre for the next 2 years, unfortunately. There's not a team out there that wants that contract. Sabres have 8 d right now. I don't see them in the market for one unless it pushes Risto to the second pair

Flames???? Oh yeah. Forgot about you guys...
- Beatle_john

Joe Levy

He's 21 & certainly has more than enough time to have a breakout season. Everyone thought the breakout would have been last year but a coach had mush brain & played him with AHL call ups, vet anchors & he got very little PP time. Look at the TOI Reinhart got on the 1st PP time. Would to at least see what a new coach can do for the kid. Bennett has a nasty streak & can fight, something you want come playoff time.
You dont bail on pennies for a 4th overall. I would hope Maloney & Treliving's memories are sharp when the look back what happened to them on that Turris trade they did in Arizona.
- Kevin R

Calgary would be smart to hold onto Bennett. He reminds me of Kadri. Put up big numbers in junior struggled playing center at the NHL level the first few years. He's gritty and will occasionally drop the gloves, great fight against Trouba last year.

If he stays he likely signs at a reasonable cap and will have some good prime years under long term contract.

That’s because you’re an idiot.
- Iggysbff

You really should see someone about that butthurt.