Rumor: Brouwer Trade?
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Bosnian Beast
Formerly Janko Unchained
If that is the case, then it is a possibility what @InfinityIggy said is true, and that Benning may have inquired about Brouwer's availability. I could actually see it being a team that Brouwer would want to go to since he apparently wanted to come to Calgary pretty badly and Vancouver is a lot closer to here than St. Louis or Las Vegas.
FlamerForLife
Mon Seanahan
Yeah, he also always seems to report things about Vancouver born players, which Brouwer is so maybe he has a source there but I won't get my hopes too high for now.
OvermanKingGainer
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http://hfboards.mandatory.com/posts/132969137/
That's probably the most realistic trade in the works
That's probably the most realistic trade in the works
Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
If Brouwer is traded, salary would be coming back. Perhaps a player in a similar situation but a defenceman. That’s all that makes sense really a guy who can be a #6 for a season or 2.
OvermanKingGainer
#BennettFreed #CurseofTheSpulll #FreeOliver
I've got mixed feelings. He didn't do well last year, but asking a guy to waive one season into a 4 year deal doesn't exactly look good if you're an upcoming free agent. I understand it's a business, but... I don't know. His value won't be much/is likely close to negative, and is there really anyone knocking at the door ready to step in on the RW?
I'm just really worried about;
A: What future free agents might think
B: What the Flames will have to give up/take back to make this happen.
I'm just really worried about;
A: What future free agents might think
B: What the Flames will have to give up/take back to make this happen.
I'm not too sure. With his performance in the preseason and the Jagr signing, he's now our 4th line RW. He could even be splitting time with Lazar. Cant see him being happy about 8-10 mins a night a couple times a week. I could easily see him waiving for a team wanting him for regular top nine minutes.
If any of this is even remotely true, there's an equally good if not better chance Brouwer asked for a trade. He didn't sign here to play on the 4th line with Stajan and Glass or Lazar. Because with Jagr in fold, that's it for him; Ferland has first dibs with Gaudreau and Monahan. The Backlund line isn't being broken up anytime soon and Jagr was signed to get Bennett someone competent to work with.
If Brouwer still thinks he has something to offer an organization, he'll want out almost as much as most fans want him gone.
Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
Honestly I doubt any future FA’s will think anything. Players would easily see that he hasn’t performed to expectations. It’s a business and it is what it is.
Bjornar Moxnes
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Exactly, FA realize that if they don't perform well even with contracts it risks them being traded, bought out, buried, and possibly depending on the circumstances even contract termination.
Lunatik
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Doesn't stop them from choosing places more likely to honor their contracts, especially that gave out long term contracts with NTCs and don't give a second chance after an injury plagued first season. Honestly, people that think this stuff doesn't affect the ability to sign FAs are either naive or lying to themselves.
Baxterman
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Sure it might affect FA's but that at best would come a distant 5th to Money, Term, Location and Team. Plus there are likely other teams that would have issues of their own.
The Leafs have dumped a bunch of guys in the minors or an LTIR and they were able to sign Marleau no problem last year.
Dertell
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IIRC I heard rumors Brouwer was somewhat unhappy with his minutes last year. With Jagr in, it's probable he's the one who wanted out. Still, it's prettttty vague and why would anyone take on that contract? I would assume Brouwer @ 3M AAV may be of interest to some teams out there. He's not worth that, but some GMs may disagree. McPhee loved him when he was in Washington, maybe he still like him at 3M or so.
still spreading the good message I see
Tfw you could have taken Brouwer in the expansion draft but then you decide to trade for him instead
GMGM gonna GM
Things change. They took a lot of defensemen in hopes of dealing some, but that doesn't appear to have worked out very well so far. It's possible a few of their forwards have disappointed in camp as well. Neal is injured (not sure for how long). Maybe Treliving is willing to sweeten the deal if it means dumping the contract.
Honestly, I don't think anything will actually happen, but who knows.
Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
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Garrison for Brouwer. Make it so Treliving! We'd essentially be running a weaker second pair on our third pair.
4.6 for one year versus 4.5 for 3 years, so Vegas may want a sweetener.
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Mobiandi
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McPhee's execution of the expansion draft was very questionable, but the fact that he took Engelland over a free Brouwer, when he could've waited a few more days to sign the former in free agency was very telling. I don't think anyone covets Brouwer except for maybe the Blues, who wished to keep him before coming here.
I don't think I'd mind this, given it's for 1 year and makes us with a fantastic D-corps.
