Calgary Flames makes the most sense to trade for Evgeny Kuznetsov

Thinking about what we wrote earlier, we didn’t realize the perfect Washington Capitals trade scenario for Evgeny Kuznesov was right in front of us! The Calgary Flames make perfect sense for a good trade destination for Kuzy and the return should be Elias Lindholm.

Here’s what Rory Boylen of Sportsnet said on Lindholm:

Lindholm didn’t exactly commit to the Flames at his year-end press conference, and new GM Craig Conroy said he wouldn’t allow another Johnny Gaudreau situation to happen where a top player walks out the door for nothing. At the same time, perhaps the situation has changed with Darryl Sutter being replaced behind the bench by Ryan Huska. Will Lindholm sign an extension over…