Confirmed Trade: [CGY/BOS] Dan Vladar for 2022 3rd round pick

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[JoemAvs]

Okay I am mad now as an Avs fan...

That should have been the Avs. Not the team already having a boat anchor contract as your #1 G in Markstrom...

 

[Soundgarden]

I thought they were pretty high on him and Swayman.

 

[Thirty Seven]

I thought they were pretty high on him and Swayman.

Ullmark and Swayman now and potentially Rask later in the year.

 

[Dellstrom]

Good low cost potentially high reward move by the Flames. Him and Swayman are both great but they signed Ullmark and Swayman won the “duel” last year.

Hope he does well.

 

[CupInSIX]

I thought they were pretty high on him and Swayman.

Looks like he wasn't on their Vlradar

 

[BostonBob]

I thought they were pretty high on him and Swayman.

Me too - I guess once they signed Ullmark they picked Swayman over Darth Vlader.

 

[Lt Dan]

Henceforth you shall be known as Darth Vladar!

 

[wintersej]

Best of luck to Vladar. Just didn't fit with Linus and Swayman.

Calgary is getting a big big guy that is athletic. Like all big goalies, a little prone to opening up some holes when he has to move around. A legit potential starting goalie in the NHL.

 

[Emerz]

I thought they were pretty high on him and Swayman.

Swayman has been a clear step ahead thus far. Both good prospects overall.

 

[Double Dion]

Don't know much about him. Goalies are the hardest thing ever to predict.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

His lateral movement and the number of holes he leaves open when he's moving leave something to be desired, but he's one of the most likeable dudes in hockey, strong on his angles, awesome vision through traffic, big, stays square. More aggressive than a lot of big guys, too. I'm not sure he's a long-term #1 solution, but he's a good player and deserves a chance to play in the NHL for an extended period.

Absolutely loved by everyone in Providence/Bruins Org. Just a great, great kid.

 

[PAZ]

Okay I am mad now as an Avs fan...

That should have been the Avs. Not the team already having a boat anchor contract as your #1 G in Markstrom...

Vladar has shown nothing to prove that he's a #1G, at least not this year. He'd be a replacement for Francouz if he was out for the year.

Weird to be mad about this one.

 

[37Bergenov14]

Feel like they coulda eked out a bit more, or at least was hoping they could, but guess not.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Nice pick up for the flames

 

[JoemAvs]

Vladar has shown nothing to prove that he's a #1G, at least not this year. He'd be a replacement for Francouz if he was out for the year.

Weird to be mad about this one.

We aren't going to realistically get anyone that is a perfect solution.

Going for a cheap, young goalie with team control and see how that guy can do in a rotation with Francouz right now is IMO by far our best option. If he fails or is not good enough, you revisit your options at the deadline and make a bigger trade then if necessary. JoJo and Dubnyk have shown that this Avs team can survive behind less than stellar goaltending if necessary.
Vladar was probably one of the prime candidates for that option.

Certainly beats out getting in a bidding war over Kuemper or overpaying for Georgiev or pay absurd prices for Gibson.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Good luck to Darth. Didn't get much of a look at him in Boston but he wasn't getting past Swayman and needed waivers to go back to Providence.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Happy to not be overpaying for a veteran backup. I'd assume that's what Tre is envisioning for Vladar here.

 

[Double Dion]

Happy to not be overpaying for a veteran backup. I'd assume that's what Tre is envisioning for Vladar here.

Yes those backup contracts were all crazy. I guess we'll see. Good AHL numbers, good size. Haven't ever seen him play.

 

[Bond]

Do I like this as Flames fan? Someone tell me how to feel.

 

[DecadeofDarkness22]

Bruins don't seem to be happy losing this guy. like this trade he has potential to be good.

 

[Double Dion]

Do I like this as Flames fan? Someone tell me how to feel.

Better than blowing 3M on a used up vet backup.

 

[UConn126]

Do I like this as Flames fan? Someone tell me how to feel.

Yes. Vladar is solid. I was hoping we'd go Vladar+Swayman to start but the Ullmark contract made it so they had to trade one of them.

 

[Baddkarma]

Dude is a gamer and looked real good at times last season. I guess Ullmark and his waiver status sealed a trade only option.

Good Luck DARTH VLADAR!!!!!