Sharks open to trading Reimer's rights as Flames' goalie search continues
Everyone knows the Calgary Flames are looking for a goalie.
"They tell me (the secret is to) have a good one," general manager Brad Treliving said Thursday, writes ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.
"We're in a bunch of different markets on that, so we'll see how it goes," Treliving added.
The Flames have reportedly inquired about Marc-Andre Fleury's availability in Pittsburgh, though the price from the Penguins is thought to be too rich for Calgary.
Dreger: "Brad Treliving is confident that he's going to be able to land a goaltender. That's his intent this week here in Buffalo." #Flames
— Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) June 23, 2016
With an expansion draft coming up, the time is now to get a goalie, Treliving said.
"It's a balancing act of timing, it's a balancing act of acquisition cost, it's all those types of things," he said. "You've seen it in the market so far. There's deals that have been done because of expansion coming. I expect there will be more, but when those happen, we'll see."
LeBrun notes that the Tampa Bay Lightning have a decision to make with respect to their goalies and an expansion draft. Ben Bishop's a free agent after next season.
Teams have not yet been permitted to talk to Bishop's camp about potential contract. Would think that'd be possible prerequisite to a deal
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) June 23, 2016
If the Flames are interested in pending unrestricted free agent James Reimer, they can trade for his rights from the San Jose Sharks, LeBrun also noted:
Sharks willing to move Reimer's rights over the next few days if a team shows interest in pending UFA goalie. Did same with Niemi a yr ago
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 23, 2016
Reimer had a .922 save percentage in 37 starts last season and has ties to Flames president Brian Burke, who was his general manager in Toronto.