Confirmed with Link: Flames trade for D Michael Stone

[Mobiandi]

Is Stone good to jump in tomorrow against the Preds?

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I advise you to temper that excitement

No problem: I generally keep my expectations low anyways haha

 

[Lunatik]

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

Stone is a RHD

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Stone is a RHD

This party was over before it started.

 

[Lunatik]

This party was over before it started.

that's what happens when you schedule it on a monday

 

[Mr Snrub]

Not bad, Brad. Not the steal I think people believe it is given that he's looked like a #6 all year, but we definitely got him for cheaper than I'd've expected. Question is though, are we planning on protecting him in the draft?

Also curious who ends up playing with Brodie between Bart, Engs and Stone.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Is Stone good to jump in tomorrow against the Preds?

I would prefer he not jump but glide so the impact is reduced on his knee.

 

[Calculon]

STONE, FLAMES PERFECT MATCH

"Obviously, I know Stoney real well,'' says the broker of the deal, GM Brad Treliving, a part of the management crew that brought the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder to the Arizona desert in the first place.

"Mike's a big defenceman, can move a puck, has a great shot, and he's a right-handed shot.

"Mike had a tough end to last season, needed knee surgery and those are hard to come back from. So his year's probably been a little up and down.

"But I think he's going to give us some stability.

"This is a player who can do a lot of things. Because of his shot he can give you secondary powerplay time, kill penalties, play 5-on-5.

He's projected by more than a few GM-wannabes to slot in as a top-4 along the Calgary blueline.

"He's got the ability to play minutes,'' replies Treliving. "In Phoenix he played with (Oliver) Ekman-Larsson, he played with (Keith Yandle). He can withstand 20-plus minutes a night.

"How, where and with whom, those are things the coaches will burn the midnight oil on.

"We just want him to come in and fit in. I told him: 'You're not here to save us. You're here to join what I think will be a good defensive group.'"

Sounds like top four next to Brodie is the safest bet right now.

Keep in mind, there was a report from somewhere not too long ago that I can't be bothered to find (think it was Friedman) that alleged the Flames would move Wideman as soon they found a better partner for Brodie. And really, either Stone or Engelland qualify, although the former has a much better chance at being here longterm.

To get roster compliant, Hathaway is likely sent down until Wideman is hopefully traded for anything, because yeah, addition by subtraction at this stage.

 

[Anglesmith]

Not bad, Brad. Not the steal I think people believe it is given that he's looked like a #6 all year, but we definitely got him for cheaper than I'd've expected. Question is though, are we planning on protecting him in the draft?

Also curious who ends up playing with Brodie between Bart, Engs and Stone.

He's a UFA, so he's not eligible for the expansion draft as far as I know.

 

[Mr Snrub]

He's a UFA, so he's not eligible for the expansion draft as far as I know.

Okay, this in combination with the retained salary has me now liking the deal a good bit more. Would imagine the 5th is probably conditional on him resigning in Calgary? I guess worst case scenario is we have a cheap rental who can keep Widedog out of the top four in the ploffs, that we got for a mid-round pick in a shallow draft. Not bad.

 

[Lunatik]

He's a UFA, so he's not eligible for the expansion draft as far as I know.

Yes he is. Arizona has a time period that can negotiate with pending UFAs prior to the expansion draft, if they sign someone it counts as their pick from that particular club.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

2017 Expansion team Arizona Coyotes.

 

[Rangediddy]

Yes he is. Arizona has a time period that can negotiate with pending UFAs prior to the expansion draft, if they sign someone it counts as their pick from that particular club.

You mean Vegas right?

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Yes he is. Vegas has a time period that can negotiate with pending UFAs prior to the expansion draft, if they sign someone it counts as their pick from that particular club.

Fixed that for ya

Just because Arizona is as bad as an expansion team doesn't mean they get that period too!

 

[Mobiandi]

Honestly I wonder what the odds are for Vegas to finish above Arizona next season. I'd put some money on that tbh

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Guys here's another thought, does Hamilton play with Brodie and Stone with Gio?

 

[Tofveve]

Oh wait, not the Ottawa calder candidate? Never mind.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Guys here's another thought, does Hamilton play with Brodie and Stone with Gio?

Probably not considering Hamilton - Brodie was not a good pairing.

 

[Lunatik]

You mean Vegas right?

In 10 years we won't be able to tell the difference, neither will exist.

Guys here's another thought, does Hamilton play with Brodie and Stone with Gio?

No

 

[InfinityIggy]

Guys here's another thought, does Hamilton play with Brodie and Stone with Gio?

Maybe. they certainly have lots of options now.

 

[DFF]

Best case: found a solid dman in the top 4

Worst case: none. 3rd has about 1% chance of making the Flames in 5 yrs.


There is nothing to complain about on this deal

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Probably not considering Hamilton - Brodie was not a good pairing.

Neither was Hamilton and Gio at the start of last year but they finally figured it out this season. In theory, I think Dougie and Brodie would be a better pairing and it's going to be the top pairing in the future eventually imo. This deal gives them the depth to try it.

 

[Boomstick]

Awesome, glad to have Stone aboard. Way to go Brad.

 

[DFF]

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.

Also the Flames have done better with 4th and 5th than 3rd

 

[TheHudlinator]

Great pick up, hopefully he can give us a solid top 4.