Kingston 21 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 Team fitness testing on Monday showed improvement on preseason evaluations that were, at that time, considered impressive. In goal, star netminder Miikka Kiprusoff has relief in house as Curtis Joseph has proven in the short time he's been a Flame that he's game-ready. However, as the team emerges from the All-Star break with visions of a Northwest Division title and a 100 point season, Flames general manager Darryl Sutter recognizes he has at least one missing piece. He needs a top-line centre. He needs a playmaker who can handle the heavy-lifting and help Jarome Iginla remain a scoring threat on every shift. Calgary's wish list will start with Peter Forsberg. Until the two-time Stanley Cup Champion declares otherwise, the Flames believe he's an option. It's an upgrade that requires only cap space, and the team has that. Mats Sundin's status will be carefully monitored as well. The Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to ask their captain to waive his no-trade clause and while some believe Sundin will decline if asked, the Flames are expected to be a player if given the opportunity. Sources say the Flames and Florida Panthers have already discussed Calgary's interest in Olli Jokinen, but the asking price is high - believed to be forward Alex Tanguay and a young player or a prospect. Forsberg, Sundin and Jokinen are longshots and may never be available or attainable. However, there is a sense the Flames see a lot of promise in this season, and while Feb. 26 may come and go without significant change, there is an appetite to swing for the fence with less than a month to go. Soruce: http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=228610&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 If I was Calgary, I'd trade Tangay and any prospect for Jokinen in a heartbeat. How's that a high asking price as the article suggested? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 Why wouldnt they move Tanguay/Prospect for Jokinen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede40 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 I think it would take more than Tanguay and a prospect. I'm sure the leafs would want a 1st rounder on top of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
