Speculation: Armchair GM and Rumors Thread XXIII - FLAMES RELATED (Mikael Backlund Appreciation)

[InfinityIggy]

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[Dertell]

jpeg ruins everything.

 

[tmurfin]

Stupid sexy Backlund

 

[Dertell]

And as much as people moan about the Brouwer signing, people would be even more upset if we were going into training camp with Chiasson and Frolik as our only legit RW players, and Frolik and Gaudreau as the only legit top six wing options.

Not me. I'd certainly prefer nothing over him on that contract. But of course, this dilemma doesn't represent reality when PAP, Hudler, Purcell and possible waiver candidates (andrighetto) were or may be available for way cheaper.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Not me. I'd certainly prefer nothing over him on that contract. But of course, this dilemma doesn't represent reality when PAP, Hudler, Purcell and possible waiver candidates (andrighetto) were or may be available for way cheaper.

May have been available. Can't guarantee they would have come to Calgary.

Andrighetto I don't think is a vast improvement on Ferland in terms of a top six forward right now.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

The last thing we need is to get smaller in the top six, the only good to great small forwards we have had in awhile have been Gaudreau (amazing) and Byron (solid but inconsistent). I'd rather go for someone with some size and a power forward skillset or a good two way asset.

 

[Anglesmith]

Not me. I'd certainly prefer nothing over him on that contract. But of course, this dilemma doesn't represent reality when PAP, Hudler, Purcell and possible waiver candidates (andrighetto) were or may be available for way cheaper.

We can't just assume that available means willing to sign for good value in Calgary. I don't think any of those guys being what Brouwer did, either.

 

[Kahvi]

A bit OT, but I had to google what's going on with Ortio. Came up with article from Yle (Finnish broadcasting company) from January 2015.

"Ortio's strong play has but the Flames coaching and management into a tight spot. Sooner or later one of the three goalies has to leave"

 

[InfinityIggy]

A bit OT, but I had to google what's going on with Ortio. Came up with article from Yle (Finnish broadcasting company) from January 2015.

"Ortio's strong play has but the Flames coaching and management into a tight spot. Sooner or later one of the three goalies has to leave"

I thought he went to play for Skelleftea AIK?

 

[Kahvi]

I thought he went to play for Skelleftea AIK?

Yes, and actually played a game in my hometown couple of days ago in a CHL game. I dont follow European hockey that much so I missed that completely.

 

[Lunatik]

In the other thread there is complaining about trading a 3rd for Bollig, but why exactly is it so bad? If a 3rd round pick becomes Bollig it's a successful pick, all that pick does is give you what? A ~10% chance at getting a Bollig?

Yeah, yeah I get the mystery box is exciting and you could get anything, even a Bollig

 

[Anglesmith]

In the other thread there is complaining about trading a 3rd for Bollig, but why exactly is it so bad? If a 3rd round pick becomes Bollig it's a successful pick, all that pick does is give you what? A ~10% chance at getting a Bollig?

Yeah, yeah I get the mystery box is exciting and you could get anything, even a Bollig

I have no problem with the player. Given how his play has been since being here, though, he should not be making as much as he is, so I do regret that trade. I wouldn't have a problem with the trade if it had been for a player with exactly Bollig's abilities, making an appropriate amount of money.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

A pick is always worth more Method Man, haven't you heard? Once the pick is used, it's worthless, trade the player for another pick

 

[Lunatik]

I have no problem with the player. Given how his play has been since being here, though, he should not be making as much as he is, so I do regret that trade. I wouldn't have a problem with the trade if it had been for a player with exactly Bollig's abilities, making an appropriate amount of money.

He has a cap hit of 1.25, this also seems like an overreaction. I'm not saying it was a great great or anything, but it's not nearly as bad as people are making it out to be. It fits firmly in the "meh" category.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

In the other thread there is complaining about trading a 3rd for Bollig, but why exactly is it so bad? If a 3rd round pick becomes Bollig it's a successful pick, all that pick does is give you what? A ~10% chance at getting a Bollig?

Yeah, yeah I get the mystery box is exciting and you could get anything, even a Bollig

 

[Lunatik]

This is why we need a like button, great post Ferk

 

[tmurfin]

Speaking of which, we should trade Gio for Trouba

 

[Bouma Fett*]

Trade Gaudreau for a mid first round pick while we're at it. Let's rebuild properly

 

[DCDM]

Trade Gaudreau for a mid first round pick while we're at it. Let's rebuild properly

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[Ace Rimmer]

In the other thread there is complaining about trading a 3rd for Bollig, but why exactly is it so bad? If a 3rd round pick becomes Bollig it's a successful pick, all that pick does is give you what? A ~10% chance at getting a Bollig?

Yeah, yeah I get the mystery box is exciting and you could get anything, even a Bollig

Could even have been a Matteson Iacopelli.

 

[Lunatik]

Could even have been a Matteson Iacopelli.

looks like a Bollig-type prospect judging by the numbers, lol

 

[Bouma Fett*]

Let's make the Calgary Flames great again!

 

[zombie kopitar]

Do you guys see Tkachuk and Bennett sticking into regular season??
The presumed 2nd line??

 

[Lunatik]

Do you guys see Tkachuk and Bennett sticking into regular season??
The presumed 2nd line??

As of now it looks that way, but I think second scoring line would be the better way of wording it as our shutdown line with Backlund and Frolik may be be the 2nd line.

 

[Volica]

Do you guys see Tkachuk and Bennett sticking into regular season??
The presumed 2nd line??

Yup. They won't sepearate the two just for the sake of regular season. A lot of chemistry and they compliment each other well.

Now, if Chucky had no points and is -10 by game 9, he might be on his way back to junior, but I've seen nothing that'll have him do that. That BBT line looks like it's finally giving Calgary that second line punch they've needed for a while now.