Confirmed Trade: [CGY/BUF] Michael Frolik for 2020 4th round pick

[Not Sure]

Buffalo and Edmonton should sit McDavid and Eichel out of the game that's about to happen just to watch the world burn.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Frolik is a nice player to have around a rebuild. Good attitude and never cheats ya for effort. Can take some of the harder matchups defensively and PKs pretty well.

Just became pretty redundant and expensive for what he was bringing in Calgary. Good luck to him and the Sabres.

 

[Jumptheshark]

the worlds most travels 4th round pick

 

[LongWayDown37]

This series of trades wreaks of desperation from a Sabres franchise in a death spiral. Botterill has shown he’s not good enough to get us out of it.

 

[Not Sure]

This series of trades wreaks of desperation from a Sabres franchise in a death spiral. Botterill has shown he’s not good enough to get us out of it.

"Damnit Botts, get off your ass and make a trade. Do something, anything, to show you care".... "why did Botts make these trades, he doesnt know what hes doing, he cant win".

Jesus the guy cant win no matter what he does, and I'm not a big supporter, but the bipolar of fandom is awe inspiring.

 

[hooverdam]

The Brotherhood of the Traveling 4th Round Pick.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I loved Frolik as a Hawk.

 

[LongWayDown37]

"Damnit Botts, get off your ass and make a trade. Do something, anything, to show you care".... "why did Botts make these trades, he doesnt know what hes doing, he cant win".

Jesus the guy cant win no matter what he does, and I'm not a big supporter, but the bipolar of fandom is awe inspiring.

I’ve never said that. He did need to reset the roster during the summer. He brought back every single player from last year.

 

[Seachd]

Buffalo and Edmonton should sit McDavid and Eichel out of the game that's about to happen just to watch the world burn.

Best way to guarantee a Buffalo win.

 

[DJJones]

Good trade. I think both teams will be happy.

Frolik will benefit from more TOI and a fresh start. Calgary clears up the bottom 6 a bit and gets a 4th

Reider playing well put Calgary in an awkward spot.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

really eats at some people the Oilers moved Lucic and actually got something back for him

lol I'm not a Flames or Oilers fan. Just find it amusing when a player goes crazy on PP goals but can't really play 5 on 5.

 

[hatterson]

frolik is a journeyman in what way

In basically every way, especially at this stage of his career.

He’ll log some time on the PK and play a fairly non-description third line role, maybe second line on the Sabers.

 

[Canucks5551]

I think the most interesting part of these deals might be that the same 4th round pick is now on its fourth team.

It must have an attitude problem.

 

[Mike Jones]

Good trade. I think both teams will be happy.

Frolik will benefit from more TOI and a fresh start. Calgary clears up the bottom 6 a bit and gets a 4th

Reider playing well put Calgary in an awkward spot.

I was wondering if this trade means more playing time for Reider. Reider is the cheaper player too.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Pretty much a three-way trade.

 

[DJJones]

I was wondering if this trade means more playing time for Reider. Reider is the cheaper player too.

They're trying him out with Gaudreau. Weird thought and it probably won't last but ya, they like him.

Backlund and Gaudreau are both having gigantic off years so whatever, try out new things.

 

[crackdown44]

I was wondering if this trade means more playing time for Reider. Reider is the cheaper player too.

Czarnik has been tearing up the AHL since coming back from his high ankle sprain too. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him back up

 

[NYR94]

I think the most interesting part of these deals might be that the same 4th round pick is now on its fourth team.

That pick just can't put it all together. Sad to see.

 

[JPeeper]

Moving him out to open up some capspace to trade for Hall or sign Tkachuk to a long extension.


...wait a minute.

Buffalo, you couldn't have done this prior to Matty signing for 3 years?

 

[super6646]

Moving him out to open up some capspace to trade for Hall or sign Tkachuk to a long extension.


...wait a minute.

Buffalo, you couldn't have done this prior to Matty signing for 3 years?

Would've prefered Tkachuk at 9 million long term over keeping this jabroni for a few more months.

 

[CraigsList]

Thanks for being such a good player for the majority of your time, Frolik.

I think we might take a hit on the PK, but I’m sure we will be alright.

Play hard for Buffalo! Was a great two way player and helped Backlund and Tkachuk become a top defensive line in the league for a couple of years.

 

[treple13]

Sad to see Frolik go. Flames were in a weird position with too many options and Frolik is likely more desirable to other teams than Janko or Rieder

 

[Deen]

Wouldn't be shocked if he can score 20 for them if they don't bury him like Calgary did.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Before this trade Buffalo was sitting at 73.8% on the PK (3rd last in the league) and Calgary was running 3-4 PK lines a night at 83.8% (4th in the league). Sabres have more then enough defense that can kill penalties but really lacked in effective forwards. Essentially trading Scandella for Frolik should drastically improve their defensive special teams.
This also gives Calgary cap space to work with moving towards the playoffs. IMO I see this as a win for both parties involved

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Makes sense for Buffalo. They needed right wingers and someone who is defensively responsible. I feel like Frolik will get a pretty good look on the team and a chance at a contract (at a much lower cap hit of course).