Confirmed with Link: Flames acquire Curtis Lazar and Kostka for Jokipakka and a 2nd

[JurassicTunga]

Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch
The #Sens got a second and Jyrki Jokipakka for Curtis Lazar.

Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch
The #Sens also gave Calgary Mike Kostkoa

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[Yung Rotini]

Whyyyy

 

[Mobiandi]

But why?

A 2nd is too much

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Not the biggest Lazar fan, he's got potential and speed to burn. But not happy to give up a 2nd for him, albeit Burke was saying today in an interview that 2nd's this year are 3rds in value any other draft.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Don't mind adding Lazar and losing Kevin.

The cost of a 2nd to add him is...not good in my opinion. This is a real roll of the dice by Treliving.

 

[JurassicTunga]

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Seems like the only things Lazar is good at is being large and having a right handed shot.

Edit: oh he's fast too? That might be worth something as well.

 

[DCDM]

Okay

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Well that sucks.

 

[Calculon]

First Treliving trade that I'm not an immediate fan of; Jokipakka for Kostka is meh, but the 2nd for Lazar is too much. Would much rather have given up Shinkaruk even if the 2nd is in a weak draft year

Draft protection should now be interesting though; Gaudreau, Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, Frolik and Ferland are absolute locks regardless of the bizarre veteran bias some have. So that final spot will be down to Brouwer and Lazar.

Guessing the lines look like:
Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Versteeg-Bennett-Brouwer
Bouma-Stajan-Lazar
Chiasson

 

[WeegarUnderwood]

I think it's a solid deal. The chance of that second becoming a better player than Lazar isn't likely. I don't mind losing Kevin either

 

[Flames Fanatic]

As I said on the main forums, we won't know the winner of this trade for a half dozen years if not more.

He brings speed and plays C and RW. Those freaking out a lot about his point totals, be aware his most frequent linemates in Ottawa were the corpses of Chris Kelly and Chris Neil.

 

[Dack]

Lazar kind of sucks, if he were picked later in the draft his value would've been a 6th or 7th round pick.

 

[BigRig4]

Lazar is ALOT better than what he's shown. You guys shouldn't be disappointed at all.

 

[Dertell]

The thing about reclamation projects is they're supposed to be cheap while also have a form they could go back to. A 2nd isn't cheap and Lazar has done nothing in the NHL.

I hope things change dramatically, but it's just hard to believe.

 

[Flaming Satan]

Said this on the main board but I like this for the Flames. A 2nd in a weak draft year like this is basically equivalent to a 3rd or 4th last year. Plus I've always been a fan of Lazar.

 

[Blackjackz]

I am a confirmed Flames hater.. but congrats Calgary... you guys made a nice pick-up in Lazar... I had mono many years ago... was a competitive track athlete and it took a full 12 months to recover and be competitive again... Lazar' value has taken a beating, this kid is going to be a player...

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Fun fact: Curtis Lazar is a former teammate of Brett Pollock.

Wonder where he fits in the lineup? Don't think they bump Ferland from the top line, because that might destroy his confidence.

Don't think they replace Frolik or any of his linemates.

Versteeg-Bennett-Brouwer seems to be doing ok.

Bouma - Stajan - Lazar?

 

[Skobel24]

Change of scenery will do both Kevin and Curtis good. Excited to see Lazar here, I think he'll fit well.

 

[Fantasy Billionaire]

I like the move.

 

[Taranis]

I think it's a solid deal. The chance of that second becoming a better player than Lazar isn't likely. I don't mind losing Kevin either

I agree, even though we have drafted well in 2nd round lately the chance that Lazar turns it around could be a win for us.

 

[Dertell]

Something funny, but ultimately irrelevant, is we have five former 2013 first round picks in the organisation.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Listening to his interview on SN right now, he seems very well spoken. I didn't realize he had mono this year, that can take a long time to recover from.

He seems very happy to have a chance to hit the reset button.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Lazar's a really likeable kid. Hopefully the value ends up being worthwhile.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I kinda like this. I think Lazar still has some talent and potential, I think he just needs a fresh start in a new city.