The Calgary Flames could use an offensive boost
TSN: The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in goals scored this year after finishing 29th last season, so it’s not a new problem according to Pierre LeBrun.
“GM Craig Conroy doesn’t sit on his hands. He makes calls and explores the trade market, trying to figure out exactly what is available that could potentially help his team offensively. Easier said than done. We are so early in the season. Teams aren’t usually ready to get involved in this kind of trading activity, not before Thanksgiving in the US, but Calgary is certainly trying to get a first look at what’s out there.”
The Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams calling about Yegor Chinakhov
TSN: Pierre LeBrun said more teams are calling the Columbus Blue Jackets about 2020 first-round pick forward Yegor Chinakhov.
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“There were 26 scouts from other teams at his first game here last week against Colorado. Among the teams we think checked in with Columbus include the Toronto Maple Leafs, who we know are looking for a forward upgrade. Detroit, Florida, Buffalo and especially given what I just said, the Flames will definitely check in.”
Chinakhov requested a trade after last season and the Blue Jackets don’t want to just give him away. They want to make a hockey deal and not draft picks.
The Philadelphia Flyers will be looking for a top four defenseman
The Fourth Period: Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere has some salary cap space to work with, and after making some upfront additions, he wants to improve their blue line.
The Flyers are believed to be looking for a top-four defenseman in their mid-20s to fit their core. They could look to package one of their forwards along with draft picks and/or prospect(s). The Flyers could be OK with moving defenseman Emil Andrae for the 2020 second round pick.
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It is unknown who the Flyers are looking at or if they have contacted any teams.
The San Jose Sharks are believed to be willing to trade defensemen Mario Ferraro and Timothy Liljegren, both of whom are pending UFAs.
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