Speculation: Dreger: Devils/Flames had a tentative deal in place for Markstrom, Flames ownership said no

[thaman8765678]

This was hinted by Darren Dreger on Flames Barn Burner today.

He said there is a tentative trade in place, Devils and Conroy have agreed to a trade. But Flames upper management and ownership had said no over the past couple days.

The ownership believes the Flames are in a prime spot to make a playoff run, and don't want to part with Markstrom and give up on the season. Conroy has spent the last couple days trying to convince ownership that the Flames should trade Markstrom for assets.

This is crazy to me, because the Flames are 8 points out of a playoff spot and just traded 2 key pieces out.

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[Zynbanejad]

Flames flaming out

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Uh, check the standings ownership. Time to jump ship I'd say.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Yeah prime spot for a playoff run without the pairing the has carried us all year. Murray Edwards is a dumbass. Rich people suck balls

 

[MessierII]

Most flames thing ever.

 

[Siignal]

Murray Edwards has uncureable myopia and should stop meddling

Chelsea under Todd Boehly are also thriving

 

[belair]

The Calgary Flames are a team that their owners deserve. Hate to see that shit in pro sports.

 

[ranold26]

If I was Conroy, I'd resign.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Ownership is in la la land.

 

[Siignal]

Everyone was dumping on Conroy in the other thread when Markstrom said upper management. Glad to hear I was right in saying upper management probably didn't include Conroy here.

 

[Turin]

Insane to do this and then trade Hanifin and Tanev.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Markstrom's gotta be pretty pissed right now, knowing Calgary's shipping away parts and isn't likely to contend again for a while.

You'd think the team would do right by him and send him out with the others.

That said, the Devils are just as close to a playoff spot as the Flames are, but with Markstrom I feel like that'd change in a hurry.

 

[vanarchy]

This was hinted by Darren Dreger on Flames Barn Burner today.

He said there is a tentative trade in place, Devils and Conroy have agreed to a trade. But Flames upper management and ownership had said no over the past couple days.

The ownership believes the Flames are in a prime spot to make a playoff run, and don't want to part with Markstrom and give up on the season. Conroy has spent the last couple days trying to convince ownership that the Flames should trade Markstrom for assets.

This is crazy to me, because the Flames are 8 points out of a playoff spot and just traded 2 key pieces out.

 

[HBK27]

Markstrom's gotta be pretty pissed right now, knowing Calgary's shipping away parts and isn't likely to contend again for a while.

You'd think the team would do right by him and send him out with the others.

That said, the Devils are just as close to a playoff spot as the Flames are, but with Markstrom I feel like that'd change in a hurry.

Devils are not making the playoffs even with Markstrom at this point. They should absolutely wait until the offseason to look at goalie options.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Murray Edwards is easily one of the worst owners in the league

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Ownership meddling in managements affairs is a red flag to any fan base.

You're f***ed.

 

[Forge]

So Fitz wasn't just being cheap and lowballing the Flames? Interesting

 

[DJJones]

This was reported like two weeks ago. Sure you weren't watching a repeat?

 

[thaman8765678]

This was reported like two weeks ago. Sure you weren't watching a repeat?

Seravelli hinted about this a few days ago, but Dreger is now hearing the same thing.

This was on the latest show, which was this morning. Basically just saying this isn't a hold up between Flames and Devils but instead between Flames GM and the higher ups.

 

[Rubi]

This is old news that came out shortly after Markstrom took a jab at Flames upper management.

 

[thaman8765678]

This is old news that came out shortly after Markstrom took a jab at Flames upper management.

Point me to the thread oh wise Flames Homer.

 

[MVP Zacha]

So Fitz wasn't just being cheap and lowballing the Flames? Interesting

Need to check Calgary Puck for confirmation, lol.

 

[HBK27]

This is old news that came out shortly after Markstrom took a jab at Flames upper management.

Was this before or after you accused Fitz of just being cheap and not willing to pony up the assets for Markstrom?

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Stripping the rest of the squad for parts moving Hanifin and Lindholm, but gotta keep Markstrom for the stretch run!

 

[DJJones]

Seravelli hinted about this a few days ago, but Dreger is now hearing the same thing.

This was on the latest show, which was this morning. Basically just saying this isn't a hold up between Flames and Devils but instead between Flames GM and the higher ups.

oh well feels like I already knew this haha. Definitely before the Hanifin and Tanev trades as well