Speculation: Armchair GM Thread Version 974. Or, the boulevard of broken dreams

[Flames Fanatic]

Even Stajan's lackluster production dwarves Steve Ott's production the last several years.

Whatever round the pick might be the point stands that his contract makes him a pretty flexible asset at the deadline.

To be fair, you don't get Steve Ott for his offense. You get him for his faceoff skill, PK and pest factor.

And sure. I can see some team biting on him for depth, but I just don't see if being much value. More than Vegas sees in having Brouwer for 3 years anyways.

 

[InfinityIggy]

To be fair, you don't get Steve Ott for his offense. You get him for his faceoff skill, PK and pest factor.

And sure. I can see some team biting on him for depth, but I just don't see if being much value. More than Vegas sees in having Brouwer for 3 years anyways.

Of course, I am just arguing that I can see him getting more than what Ott returned.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Of course, I am just arguing that I can see him getting more than what Ott returned.

Oh sure. Don't disagree. Just thought that a 3rd was optimistic.

I feel like this thread has gotten filled a lot in the past week as it's almost at the 1K mark.

 

[Fig]

That'd be interesting.

Gaudreau - Monahan - Bennett
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Jankowski - Lazar
? - ? - Hathaway

Lomberg/Klimchuk/Shink - F Hamilton - Hathaway assuming no forwards acquisitions? Is Bouma 13th?

I think if Bread mimics Lomberg, it'll be an interesting few guys we could place in our bottom 6 long term. Lomberg is of the same mold as Tkachuk. I love it.

 

[Fig]

Random question of the day:

Between Lomberg and Mangiapane, which of the two gets a cup of coffee on the Flames first?

Lomberg is older and definitely part of the culture fabric in Stockton. He was the captain of the young stars tourney IIRC and is a few steps ahead of Mangiapane who IIRC isn't too far behind. But both are buried in LW depth and the only open slot probably is given to Klimchuk if it opens. Both probably don't even have a chance to play until late next season if injuries pile up.

Personally, I think Lomberg is #2 after Klimchuk for a call up. I don't know what's wrong with Shink. I think Shink and Mangiapane are currently equal. The order could be different come preseason though.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Random question of the day:

Between Lomberg and Mangiapane, which of the two gets a cup of coffee on the Flames first?

Lomberg is older and definitely part of the culture fabric in Stockton. He was the captain of the young stars tourney IIRC and is a few steps ahead of Mangiapane who IIRC isn't too far behind. But both are buried in LW depth and the only open slot probably is given to Klimchuk if it opens. Both probably don't even have a chance to play until late next season if injuries pile up.

Personally, I think Lomberg is #2 after Klimchuk for a call up. I don't know what's wrong with Shink. I think Shink and Mangiapane are currently equal. The order could be different come preseason though.

I agree with Lomberg, simply because whoever they call up will likely be a 4th line fill-in, which I doubt they'd want to waste Mangiapane on.

 

[Skobel24]

Random question of the day:

Between Lomberg and Mangiapane, which of the two gets a cup of coffee on the Flames first?

Lomberg is older and definitely part of the culture fabric in Stockton. He was the captain of the young stars tourney IIRC and is a few steps ahead of Mangiapane who IIRC isn't too far behind. But both are buried in LW depth and the only open slot probably is given to Klimchuk if it opens. Both probably don't even have a chance to play until late next season if injuries pile up.

Personally, I think Lomberg is #2 after Klimchuk for a call up. I don't know what's wrong with Shink. I think Shink and Mangiapane are currently equal. The order could be different come preseason though.

Definitely Lomberg. Fast, fiesty, good penalty killer. Perfect fit for the bottom 6.

 

[Lunatik]

It depends who gets hurt and what role needs to be filled. Lomberg might get a chance in a checking role and Mangiapane a more skill role.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

It depends who gets hurt and what role needs to be filled. Lomberg might get a chance in a checking role and Mangiapane a more skill role.

Pretty much this.

As someone who gets to watch the Heat more than most of us, can you give us a quick synopsis of how Mangiapane did this year?

 

[Lunatik]

Pretty much this.

As someone who gets to watch the Heat more than most of us, can you give us a quick synopsis of how Mangiapane did this year?

I never had AHL live this year, my payment was returned twice, so I finally just told them to **** off. I listened to several games, but I find I don't pay enough attention when I just listen

 

[Skobel24]

That'd be interesting.

Gaudreau - Monahan - Bennett
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Jankowski - Lazar
? - ? - Hathaway

I'd be fine with this, but I'd want the Flames to bring in an enforcer type for that 4th line (Hathaway is a physical player, but I'd want someone with a real mean streak. McGratton type).

 

[InfinityIggy]

I'd be fine with this, but I'd want the Flames to bring in an enforcer type for that 4th line (Hathaway is a physical player, but I'd want someone with a real mean streak. McGratton type).

Could sign Steve Ott? Or or we could bring back the Minister of Defense and play him on the RW

 

[Skobel24]

Could sign Steve Ott? Or or we could bring back the Minister of Defense and play him on the RW

Who is that?

 

[Lunatik]

Who is that?

Engelland

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Pretty much this.

As someone who gets to watch the Heat more than most of us, can you give us a quick synopsis of how Mangiapane did this year?

I don't watch the heat games. But listening to Huska every week, he had a really good start, and really good finish. Terrible in the middle. Much like the team as a whole.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I wonder if Smith takes a step next season. He's been forgotten about, but he's a huge powerfoward and there guys take time to develop. He could honestly still become an elite 4th/3rd liner.

 

[BigRangy]

I wonder if Smith takes a step next season. He's been forgotten about, but he's a huge powerfoward and there guys take time to develop. He could honestly still become an elite 4th/3rd liner.

I expect him to. He played about as well as someone possibly could this season considering his age and deployment. If he ends up playing top 6 minutes I think he will show that he can contribute.

 

[Deen]

Do we know where we draft yet?

 

[BurnEmUp]

Do we know where we draft yet?

If Nashville beats St. Louis we draft 16th
If St. Louis beats Nashville we draft 17th

 

[Deen]

If Nashville beats St. Louis we draft 16th
If St. Louis beats Nashville we draft 17th

Thanks. Let's go Smashville!