Mobiandi
Registered User
- Jan 17, 2015
- 20,938
- 17,310
The legend of Freddie Hamilton lives on
Confirmed with Link: Flames sign Jacob Markstrom (6 years, $6,000,000 AAV)
- Thread starter JurassicTunga
- Start date
- Jan 9, 2009
- 15,674
- 10,233
After listening to the Treliving interview on Fan960 yesterday it sure sounds like Treliving, if he has his way, isn't finished yet. For sure he wants another RD d-man and I got the impression that the goalie situation, with regards to Rittich, could change.
I expect him to find another NHL experienced RD d-man (3rd liner) before the season begins and I believe he's trying to move some salary out in order to improve the right side of our offense. If he can shed some salary I can see RW Toffoli being in his sights. He definitely has to dump salary though, to make this happen. That may be easier said than done.
InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
Trading Rittich might honestly be what’s best for his future at this point. In adding Markstrom, Rittich is very much the backup now. He also won’t really have the opportunity to outplay Markstrom either.
I don’t want to move Rittich, but him being on a team that’s more of a 1A/1B situation gives him more of a chance to show he could still be a starter.
I don’t want to move Rittich, but him being on a team that’s more of a 1A/1B situation gives him more of a chance to show he could still be a starter.
Nanuuk
Registered User
Nanuuk
Registered User
I think the Flames will re-sign Stone to another 700K one year deal. He knows his role and doesn't complain about the press box. Know the team and as far as I know his mates like him. I am not sure if Hammy will sign anywhere. By all accounts he has legitimate Covid concerns for his daughter (respiratory issues) and he has a baby boy at home. he has career earnings in the 29M range. Family comes first and he's the type of guy that would go out and find work if he had to.
I'd be ok with Toffoli if there wasn't an overpay. He isn't the fastest guy (that's ok because neither is Monahan), but if he can put the puck in the net we'd be further ahead.
Volica
Papa Shango
- May 15, 2012
- 21,430
- 11,105
This league is such a 1-2 league now for goalies. Teams have mostly learned you can’t play guys 65+ times a year and hope they can carry that level of play for the additional playoff grind.
Big Dick can be our 1B. He will still see 25-30 games and has a chance to show off his goods for a big contract next summer.
ProstheticConscience
Check dein Limit
For the money and term...I can move on without Markstrom as we have Demko waiting in the wings and the expansion draft is next year.
But damn. This sucks. I hate the Flames. I really do. And now, the Canucks' MVP goalie is theirs. That pisses me off immensely.
All joking and banter aside, Markstrom is the only reason the Canucks have been in the playoff conversation the last two seasons. You hear a lot about Pettersson and Hughes around the boards here, but without Marky you can instantly take ten wins off the Canucks' record the last two seasons. Right there, gone. I can't count how many GDTs there were in the Canucks board where you kept seeing stuff like: "WOW amazing save! Can't believe the game's not over!" or: "Holy shit, how are the Canucks still in this game?!" Happened all the time. I understand the business is what it is, and seeing as how we have a f***ing gorilla for a gm who can't do basic math, sacrifices have to be made. But it still sucks to see him go.
Bye, Marky. Was fun while it lasted.
But damn. This sucks. I hate the Flames. I really do. And now, the Canucks' MVP goalie is theirs. That pisses me off immensely.
All joking and banter aside, Markstrom is the only reason the Canucks have been in the playoff conversation the last two seasons. You hear a lot about Pettersson and Hughes around the boards here, but without Marky you can instantly take ten wins off the Canucks' record the last two seasons. Right there, gone. I can't count how many GDTs there were in the Canucks board where you kept seeing stuff like: "WOW amazing save! Can't believe the game's not over!" or: "Holy shit, how are the Canucks still in this game?!" Happened all the time. I understand the business is what it is, and seeing as how we have a f***ing gorilla for a gm who can't do basic math, sacrifices have to be made. But it still sucks to see him go.
Bye, Marky. Was fun while it lasted.
Boomstick
Registered User
Well, looks like I got my answer. Markstrom will wear 25.
Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
I was going to add a snarky reply about David Moss disrespecting Sergei Krivokrasov's legacy but then realized none of you guys are old enough to get that joke.
It was also not funny either.
Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
How DARE you disrespect Freddie Hamilton like that. He's the best brother our team has had
JPeeper
Hail Satan!
- Jan 4, 2015
- 11,605
- 8,724
Flamesfan62
Registered User
Never, depending on your definition of Scandinavia. But that doesn't mean anything. No team has won with a finnish 1C either, but I'd take Barkov to this team any day
Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
I want to say that Steve Begin was wearing that number when he scored the franchise's biggest all-time goal to complete the comeback in Dallas and move us up into 27th place back in 2013.... but I'm not 100% certain.
Flames Fanatic
Mediocre
The disrespect shown to Nick Shore, the last true #25 for the Flames.
Fig
Absolute Horse Shirt
- Dec 15, 2014
- 12,965
- 8,452
Regehr?
Agree. I'd rather we dig into the Rolodex and see if Prout needs a contract...
Mobiandi
Registered User
- Jan 17, 2015
- 20,938
- 17,310
Wow there's a lot of scrubs that have worn #25
I remember being quite upset when we didn't re-sign him
Flames Fanatic
Mediocre
He's still a cheap 4th liner, available now. I'd take him over running Rinaldo full time.
