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.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.
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.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.
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?
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
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.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.
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
Trade Gaudreau for a mid first round pick while we're at it. Let's rebuild properly
Could even have been a Matteson Iacopelli.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.
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.Do you guys see Tkachuk and Bennett sticking into regular season??
The presumed 2nd line??
Do you guys see Tkachuk and Bennett sticking into regular season??
The presumed 2nd line??