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Things have been quiet in Flames land since the trade deadline. While nothing notable has occurred beyond the Curtis Joseph signing way-back when, here are some of the Flames-related whispers that are making the rounds right now
Are the Flyers risking losing Jeff Carter to an offer sheet by not re-signing him? What would it take for the Lightning to become a better team? Do the Thrashers need a top-pair defenseman? Will Mats Sundin return to the Maple Leafs? Is Kristian Huselius worth the money?
Are the Oilers intent on bolstering their forward group during the off-season? Will Kristian Huselius get a raise this summer? Does Cory Stillman want to remain a Senator? Is Brooks Laich in line for a raise with the Capitals?
Discussing the Flames budgetary concerns heading into next year.
Revealing Daryl Sutter’s trade habits.
The Calgary Flames are in a singular and difficult situation this season: they’re fighting for a play-off spot in an ultra-competitive division, a couple of their difference makers (Langkow, Huselius) are poised to become unrestricted free agents in the summer and they have an impending budget crunch on the horizon. It’s the veritable rock and a hard place heading into the trade deadline for GM Daryl Sutter. These contextual factors are essential when considering Calgary’s (potential) moves at the deadline.
Are the Stars talking contract with Niklas Hagman? Do the Flames intended to move Alex Tanguay? Has the Red Wings’ need for a top-six forward increased? Will Lightning re-sign Dan Boyle? Which players are the Oilers trying to unload? Are the Bruins having a tough time adding a scorer? Can Nick Schultz become a deadline casualty? Will Coyotes deal Radim Vrbata out of monetary concerns? Is Ron Hainsey being pursued by teams? Which forwards are the Islanders shopping?
Are the Maple Leafs expecting trade talk to pick up? What will the Blue Jackets do with Adam Foote? Which defensemen could be dealt at the trade deadline? Can the Flames retain Daymond Langkow and Kristian Huselius?
Bob McKenzie first reported on the 6:30 PM EST telecast of TSN’s SportsCenter that the Calgary Flames and the Montreal Canadiens may be preparing to hook up on a trade.
Which teams have been scouting the Sharks? Are the Blackhawks looking to deal? Are the Blues shopping their blueline depth? Which UFAs should be traded? Which UFAs should be re-signed?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports that the Pittsburgh Penguins are actively looking to acquire a front-line forward before the trade deadline.
Is Michael Ryder on the block? Who would the Penguins part with for some scoring help? What will Henrik Zetterberg cost the Red Wings to re-sign him? How much money do the Flames have to re-sign their free agents? Where might Marian Hossa if he hits free agency? Do the Thrashers have any interest in Dick Tarnstrom? Will return of suspended player force Maple Leafs to make some roster move? Is Igor Grigorenko still heading back to Russia?
Bruce Dowbiggin of The Calgary Herald wonders how many of their pending free agents the Calgary Flames will be able to retain.
Just hours after the Calgary Flames signed starting goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff to a six-year deal, the club was already facing questions about their other upcoming free agents, reports Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun.
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