24 May 2023 12:52:41
Is Calgary in the mood for another big trade this summer and if Matthews doesn't want to re-sign could there be something between the two.

Cal
Matthews $11.64M

Tor
Lindholm $4.85M
Andersson $4.55M
Ciona ELC

Calgary gets the big fish. D is where their strength is and they have the most depth. Hubi setting up Matthews could be scary and then Kadri as the 2C. Cap may be an issue for Calgary here though.

Toronto gets a replacement centre in Lindholm who is also set to become a UFA at end of season like Matthews. He doesn't have the overall talent of Matthews, but a good two way centre. They also get a top 4 right side D to play with Rielly and a big power forward winger prospect that plays a hard, physical game.

24 May 2023 14:39:40
Honestly there’s no winning a Matthews trade I like the players but I think I’d like an upgrade on the prospect coming back probably zary.

24 May 2023 17:57:56
@Goat. I agree. Almost impossible for the Leafs to win a Matthews trade.

25 May 2023 01:26:54
Calgary has already experienced the departure of Tkachuk and Gaudreau.
No way they will set themselves up for a repeat of that scenario as there is little likelihood of Matthews signing an extension with the Flames.

25 May 2023 12:18:13
@WB49. True that there is no guarantee they re-sign Matthews, but there is also no guarantee that Lindholm re-signs.

26 May 2023 02:17:55
Matthews will not be signing an extension in Calgary. If he goes to UFA. He will sign in L. A, NYR, or Arizona. Its where his ego fits.