GDT: Official Flames Free Agent Frenzy 2014

[Pirate King Luffy]

Byron deserves an offer.

He did get an offer. They just aren't going to qualify him. If he declines he is a UFA.

 

[Calculon]

He did get an offer. They just aren't going to qualify him. If he declines he is a UFA.

There's no indication that he was given any offer (as of yet).

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Yep, #Flames confirm Byron HASN'T been qualified despite initial post on the web.

Wes Gilbertson @SUNGilbertson
Final answer ... LW Paul Byron did not receive qualifying offer from #Flames. Had arbitration rights. Possible they'll try to re-sign him.

 

[Kanye]

When does free agency open? Midnight tonight?

 

[joeyabs]

Noon EST

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

When does free agency open? Midnight tonight?

The tampering has already begun!

 

[joeyabs]

Lindback is UFA, I'd give him a shot

 

[Yung Rotini]

Lindback is UFA, I'd give him a shot

After what I saw in the Bolts/Habs series, no thanks. He is not the same goalie he was in Nashville.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

After what I saw in the Bolts/Habs series, no thanks. He is not the same goalie he was in Nashville.

In Nashville he had one of the best D cores in the league with a Barry trots system in place. Looked amazing than he actually was.

 

[Yung Rotini]

In Nashville he had one of the best D cores in the league with a Barry trots system in place. Looked amazing than he actually was.

Exactly. That's why we shouldn't pursue him. AHL goalie at best.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Really, really hope that the Canucks don't sign Iginla..

 

[TrelivingtheDream]

Really, really hope that the Canucks don't sign Iginla..

This - it woulbe worse than awful to see 'Iginla' 'nucks jerseys. I also hope he doesn't sign with the Wild, hopefully he just stays out East.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Really, really hope that the Canucks don't sign Iginla..

I doubt he will, they aren't that much better than Calgary.

 

[Kanye]

It would seem like a smack in the face if he signed with Vancouver.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I doubt he will, they aren't that much better than Calgary.

Vancouver is much better than Calgary. They still have Hamhuis,Bieksa, Edler if he bounces back and Tanev. They still have the Sedins, they won't be PKing this upcoming most likely. Probably going get Miller. Still better off than us for the now, we just have a brighter future. Vancouver should go the rebuild route but I bet ownership doesn't like that idea.


The Nucks were on pace for over 100 points this season until their epic collapse.

 

[Taranis]

The Canucks are quietly acquiring a decent prospect pool lately to. Two potential 2/3 line centers in Horvat, McCann, two top six wingers in Virtanen and Shinkaruk. Doesn't really help this coming year but still.

 

[Demetric]

I wonder how much players try to sway other players to sign with their team?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Vancouver is much better than Calgary. They still have Hamhuis,Bieksa, Edler if he bounces back and Tanev. They still have the Sedins, they won't be PKing this upcoming most likely. Probably going get Miller. Still better off than us for the now, we just have a brighter future. Vancouver should go the rebuild route but I bet ownership doesn't like that idea.


The Nucks were on pace for over 100 points this season until their epic collapse.

IF they get Miller, that's a huge signing for them. I don't think their D is a massive upgrade on ours. Edler, Hamhuis and Tanev are very good, but I like Gio, Brodie and Smid a lot too. For sure they have an edge there but it's not huge, Bieska (I hate to admit) is really good to. But their forwards are bloody awful, especially minus Kesler now. Bonino had inflated numbers playing with that Ducks team, outside of their top line they may have the worst remaining forward core in the league IMO. They have a clear edge on D, assuming they sign Miller I'd give them an edge in net, but we definitely have much better forwards than they do. I agree they are better, but being much may be a bit of a stretch, especially in the Pacific.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Vancouver is much better than Calgary. They still have Hamhuis,Bieksa, Edler if he bounces back and Tanev. They still have the Sedins, they won't be PKing this upcoming most likely. Probably going get Miller. Still better off than us for the now, we just have a brighter future. Vancouver should go the rebuild route but I bet ownership doesn't like that idea.


The Nucks were on pace for over 100 points this season until their epic collapse.

No they aren't, they had 6 more points last year and they traded their starting goalie away. If the Twins can somehow return to 100+ point seasons then they might be seen as more than a bubble team.

 

[joeyabs]

Apparently Flames pushed hard to re-sign Cammy again this morning but he's going UFA (sportsnet)

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Time will tell I guess.

 

[Skobel24]

Really, really hope that the Canucks don't sign Iginla..

It honestly wouldn't bug me. He did more than what we should have expected from him as a Flame. If he feels Vancouver is where he wants to go, I'll still cheer for him come playoffs.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Roanic just won! I am stuck watching Tennis on TSN, don't have TSN2..

 

[xMatMcC]

I live in St. John's, home of the Jets AHL team where Zach Redmond played for a few years, and since day 1 he's been getting better, and at the age of 25 I think he can still progress to be a solid NHL defencemen. Smart player who's solid defensively, can chip in the offence and doesn't make many mistakes! Worth targeting for sure

 

[Taranis]

I get why TSN showed the end of the tennis match, but comeon the commentary afterwards? Give me Bob's analysis.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I get why TSN showed the end of the tennis match, but comeon the commentary afterwards? Give me Bob's analysis.

This commentary tho .