Confirmed with Link: David Jones to the Wild for Niklas Backstrom and a 6th round pick

[Lunatik]

Interesting detail mentioned by Jim Hughson (or was it Scott Oake?) on the broadcast tonight. This trade was only possible because Backstrom waived, which he only did because the Flames promised him two starts.

Which is a complete joke on the Flames part when they are only getting a 6th and not even saving a penny in salary

 

[Volica]

Interesting detail mentioned by Jim Hughson (or was it Scott Oake?) on the broadcast tonight. This trade was only possible because Backstrom waived, which he only did because the Flames promised him two starts.

Good for BT. Get assets for a spare part; by promising a goalie who's no better or worse than any of your other ones can actually play a game

 

[Anglesmith]

Which is a complete joke on the Flames part when they are only getting a 6th and not even saving a penny in salary

The GM has no incentive to worry about salary towards the end of the year, as long as the owner is okay with it.

 

[Lunatik]

The GM has no incentive to worry about salary towards the end of the year, as long as the owner is okay with it.

6th round pick to help the tank is AOK tho!

 

[Anglesmith]

6th round pick to help the tank is AOK tho!

6th round pick doesn't help anything this season, but neither does a disgruntled, bitter David Jones. Let's not forget that factor. Hard to see the Flames trying this hard to get rid of a guy (given management's philosophy in the past) unless they wanted him gone.

 

[Lunatik]

6th round pick doesn't help anything this season, but neither does a disgruntled, bitter David Jones. Let's not forget that factor. Hard to see the Flames trying this hard to get rid of a guy (given management's philosophy in the past) unless they wanted him gone.

you are basing alot on a player being happy to be apart of a playoff race, that argument is as flimsy as the one where Hiller is a bad teammate because of his interviews.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

I think the main thing on trading Jones was to open up roster spots for some late season call ups. I'm ok with it if that's the case

 

[Calculon]

It was worth it for the 6th round pick alone. Add in the freed up roster spot so someone like Hathaway gets a chance plus the possible mentoring factor that Backstrom provides for Ortio and it's an absolutely terrific deal.

Unless of course, Backstrom plays too well and ruins the Flames lottery odds.

Go go Tank Commander Hiller

 

[InfinityIggy]

Which is a complete joke on the Flames part when they are only getting a 6th and not even saving a penny in salary

Because he is as good as any other goalie on our roster. sadly.

So Treliving probably didn't really mind promising him those starts.

 

[Dertell]

I was shocked he had any value, even at 584k (cap space). Use the roster spot for a prospect worthy of a callup and it proabably would've made no tangible difference.

 

[W75]

Hi!

I followed your cup run in 2004. Mostly because I was a huge Kipper fan. All those games, C of red, bitter end result. It was a great spring and a sad summer. Lots of feelings.

When Backs came and took the starter position from Fernandez, I was sold. What a late bloomer. He had a rough road too earlier, but in the NA took the job immediately. Kind of opposite to Kipper. Kipper had to wait his turn in the NHL, while he was highly regarded in Europe.

What I'm saying, I'm sorry that he isn't the 4th coming of Kipper anymore.. But I thank Flames, because they give him a chance to play his last games in the NHL. And even start one more game at the Xcel. That is a classy thing to do.

And hope that some day you guys and gals have a proper playoff team again.

Cheers.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Hi!

I followed your cup run in 2004. Mostly because I was a huge Kipper fan. All those games, C of red, bitter end result. It was a great spring and a sad summer. Lots of feelings.

When Backs came and took the starter position from Fernandez, I was sold. What a late bloomer. He had a rough road too earlier, but in the NA took the job immediately. Kind of opposite to Kipper. Kipper had to wait his turn in the NHL, while he was highly regarded in Europe.

What I'm saying, I'm sorry that he isn't the 4th coming of Kipper anymore.. But I thank Flames, because they give him a chance to play his last games in the NHL. And even start one more game at the Xcel. That is a classy thing to do.

And hope that some day you guys and gals have a proper playoff team again.

Cheers.

Thanks for the kind words.

I hope he scores an empty net goal on Thursday.

 

[BagHead]

Thanks for the kind words.

I hope he scores an empty net goal on Thursday.

Not even being sarcastic: So do I. I hope the Wild win every one of their last 8 games, except the one against Backstrom.

 

[Anglesmith]

I predict Backstrom will finish the season with the best winning percentage of any of our goalies.

 

[joeyabs]

Maybe he can coach

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

W75, have you heard any info as to what his plans for next season are?

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I predict Backstrom will finish the season with the best winning percentage of any of our goalies.

On pace for 82 wins

Any guesses on how many more starts each of the 3 goalies will have with the remaining games?

 

[Monahan]

On pace for 82 wins

Any guesses on how many more starts each of the 3 goalies will have with the remaining games?

I would hope Hiller doesn't get any starts and Backstrom and Ortio play out the season.

 

[Calculon]

Tank Commander should start every game aside from the Minnesota ones, which Backstrom can start and Ortio can backup.

They've ensured Ortio's will be a RFA for next season and it looks like he's a safe bet to return as the backup for next season.

 

[Volica]

Tank Commander should start every game aside from the Minnesota ones, which Backstrom can start and Ortio can backup.

They've ensured Ortio's will be a RFA for next season and it looks like he's a safe bet to return as the backup for next season.

The good 'ol Tank Commander Jonas Hiller. Always knees below the competition; amirite?!

 

[W75]

W75, have you heard any info as to what his plans for next season are?

No, I don't have any real information. Think he's said somewhere some day that Europe is a possibility. Just huessing here, but would benhard to see him in the KHL. Suppose he would prefer Finland or Sweden, maybe central Europe?

Bäckström is a partial owner of his hometown team HIFK, so we'll see.

I have a feeling he wants to play a year or two still. But like I sais, it's all just guessing.

 

[Remember2004]

We really need Tank Commander Hiller to come through... I would be more than happy to pick top 5. Ideally I would like top 3 but the way we have been playing thats a stretch...