Confirmed with Link: Flames trade for D Michael Stone

[OvermanKingGainer]

Bring the brothers together!

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Sweet, this team has a chance now. If our goaltending steps up we could make some noise.

 

[Otzelor]

I've just looked at Dom's gamescores https://gamescorecharts.wordpress.com/pacific/

And stone looks really bad. Intresting to see howmuch the trade will and the Brodie effect will change.

 

[Lunatik]

He played with Goligoski usually this season and acted as the trigger man on the blue line for that pairing. Cannon of a shot, misses the net often though. Occasional 1st unit PP minutes with OEL.

I think he'd be best served trying to focus on his defense play with you guys given the rest of the names in that group. Can be very physical but hasn't shown it much this season.

Thanks again, he'll likely be playing with Brodie, so perhaps playing with that calibre of defender will help him out too.

 

[Mobiandi]

Will admit I don't know anything about Michael Stone. This is an honest question: Could he be a legitimate top 4 D or is he like Jokipakka who was also projected to be a top 4 Dman

 

[Lunatik]

Will admit I don't know anything about Michael Stone. This is an honest question: Could he be a legitimate top 4 D or is he like Jokipakka who was also projected to be a top 4 Dman

He was a legit top 4 before blowing out his knee last year. He's struggled this year post-surgery, honestly he probably hasn't been 100% most of the year.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Will admit I don't know anything about Michael Stone. This is an honest question: Could he be a legitimate top 4 D or is he like Jokipakka who was also projected to be a top 4 Dman

He has been Oliver Ekman-Larsson's defense partner for a huge chunk of his career, and they've been a reliable and competent top pair. However in terms of actual individual ability he's probably better suited to 3rd pair if his partner is not of that OEL class. I do believe Brodie is right there with OEL though, especially at ES as most of OEL's pay grade comes on the PP.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Will admit I don't know anything about Michael Stone. This is an honest question: Could he be a legitimate top 4 D or is he like Jokipakka who was also projected to be a top 4 Dman

Last year he was debately a #3D. This year he has struggled mightily and I think would be considered a bottom pair guy.

Which player is the real Michael Stone is what we will find out.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Stone probably won't be 100% until next season.

 

[Mobiandi]

I'm excited to see what's to come then.

I'll be really sad if we let Treliving walk in the offseason.

 

[lightstorm]

Stone probably won't be 100% until next season.

Considering the price, I'm wondering if Arizona knee specialists know something we don't...

 

[Bounces R Way]

Not bad, pretty cheap and it's yet another player heading into UFA. Stone is at least a solid NHL level defender which is more than you can say for Wideman and Jokipakka at this point. Kulak it seems to depend on the day. Remember really liking him when he was on the Hitmen, can't really say he's made much of an impression since then. Should be a decent partner for Brodie, and will hopefully allow him to feel more comfortable carrying the puck through the NZ.

 

[Calculon]

That's pretty cheap; Arizona fans were hoping for a 2nd plus. But factoring in the (hopefully eminent) departure of Wideman and this is absolutely fantastic.

But if that's the price for UFA defenceman, I wouldn't expect anything more than a 4th or worse in return. Wideman's baggage and hefty salary, along with ownerships apparent reluctance to retain is problematic.

Stone's a mixed bag but it's highly implausible that he's worse than Wideman.

And yeah, extend Treliving already. There's no way ownership can be that stupid when it comes to hockey administration.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

That's pretty cheap; Arizona fans were hoping for a 2nd plus. But factoring in the (hopefully eminent) departure of Wideman and this is absolutely fantastic.

But if that's the price for UFA defenceman, I wouldn't anything more than a 4th or worse in return. Wideman's baggage and hefty salary, along with ownership apparent reluctance to retain is problematic.

Stone's a mixed bag but it's highly implausible that he's worse than Wideman.

And yeah, extend Treliving already. There's no way ownership can be that stupid when it comes to hockey administration.

I think you overestimate Murray Edwards

 

[Body Checker]

We have a new hits leader on defence!

Also averaging 20 mins this year so far, sweet

 

[InfinityIggy]

That's pretty cheap; Arizona fans were hoping for a 2nd plus. But factoring in the (hopefully eminent) departure of Wideman and this is absolutely fantastic.

But if that's the price for UFA defenceman, I wouldn't anything more than a 4th or worse in return. Wideman's baggage and hefty salary, along with ownership apparent reluctance to retain is problematic.

Stone's a mixed bag but it's highly implausible that he's worse than Wideman.

And yeah, extend Treliving already. There's no way ownership can be that stupid when it comes to hockey administration.

I think at this point, anything for Wideman is a big win.

 

[Mobiandi]

The Treliving contract situation is what stresses me the most about this team. Don't think there's any possible replacement that would be an improvement over him

 

[Lunatik]

it appears Stone will wear #26

 

[Anglesmith]

it appears Stone will wear #26

Somewhere in California, Tyler Wotherspoon sheds a silent tear.

 

[Lunatik]

Somewhere in California, Tyler Wotherspoon sheds a silent tear.

He can wear #6 when Wideman leaves.

 

[Zirakzigil]

I like it. Cost was cheap. And this gives the Flames a chance to see if he works with Brodie.

 

[Deen]

Decent pickup imo

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Not bad! I'm more excited that this means Brodie can move back to his strong side.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Regarding dealing Wideman, a 5th might equal a 3rd in this draft. My reason for saying that is everyone's draft lists will be so vastly different in this particular draft. Some teams might have players ranked as 2nd round picks and they might be available in the 5/6th. The key is getting a mid pick for Wideman.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

Not bad! I'm more excited that this means Brodie can move back to his strong side.

I advise you to temper that excitement