No kidding. I like this kid. And this team needs skill badly.

He was drafted in 2011 and is only 22 years old. He was drafted in the same year as Jensen. Far more accomplished.

For those screaming to give Jensen time better (frank)ing love this deal.
- bloatedmosquito

I think Jensen does need more time and I do like this deal

Agreed. For whatever reason he fell out of favor with Hartley. Happy to spend a 2nd on the bet he'll continue his development with us.
- AlexF

Flamers are beginning to speculate that he demanded a trade...for whatever that's worth.

Sven Baertchi (I don't know how the (frank) you spell it) is an excellent pick up. Under a guy like WD who is known for moulding young talent. I think this trade is amazing. It's so odd to see our organization that does nothing but pick up vets at the deadline do a complete 180 and go after young guys since the beginning of the year.

Refreshing.

Flamers are beginning to speculate that he demanded a trade...for whatever that's worth.
- Whiskey-Tango

Wouldn't surprise me. He seems to be worth more than just a 2nd and he could hardly be considered a bust.

EDIT: Then again, ANA acquired Despres for Lovejoy straight up so I probably have no clue what real valuation is.

Agree, 30+ points is solid for the majority of rookies in the NHL. He has had his ups and downs, shown really good offensive instincts, his downside I think is his physical maturity. After a full season against NHL bodies, he'll know what needs to happen this offseason and I am sure he will be more consistent next year
- WhiteLie

Disagree. Most of his goals come form in front of the net. Take a look at this highlight video. It's not great but give it a second. Watch where his goals are scored from. He drives to the net and doesn't look out of place or timid.

Disagree. Most of his goals come form in front of the net. Take a look at this highlight video. It's not great but give it a second. Watch where his goals are scored from. He drives to the net and doesn't look out of place or timid.


- bloatedmosquito

We were talking Vey

Wouldn't surprise me. He seems to be worth more than just a 2nd and he could hardly be considered a bust.
- AlexF

I remember him having a good run with the Flames a few years ago when he was an emergency call up due to injuries.




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Disagree. Most of his goals come form in front of the net. Take a look at this highlight video. It's not great but give it a second. Watch where his goals are scored from. He drives to the net and doesn't look out of place or timid.


- bloatedmosquito

I was referring to Vey, I shouldve been a bit more clear

Benning on 1040 now, says he expects Baertschi to be in our top 6 someday, for now stays in Utica - probably the first call-up in case of injury
Had inquiries on Kassian, and called teams regarding Kassian, pleased with the way Kassian is playing and nothing out there was enticing enough
"We're not trading Chris Higgins" - never received any calls and is not going to ask him to waive

I was referring to Vey, I shouldve been a bit more clear
- WhiteLie

Sorry. my fault. I'm just excited we got a good prospect instead on an aging vet rental.

We were talking Vey
- bezz44

Benning: Not a single call regarding interests in Higgins

Sorry. my fault. I'm just excited we got a good prospect instead on an aging vet rental.
- bloatedmosquito

Benning: Not a single call regarding interests in Higgins
- Whiskey-Tango

Sounds like they didn't make him available. He almost sounded angry when they asked that

Sorry. my fault. I'm just excited we got a good prospect instead on an aging vet rental.
- bloatedmosquito

Me too. Its nice to say we have some promise from players that are in their 20's! Through our prospects and a few deals, even Conacher (though expectations are extremely low) is only 25. Benning is retooling very well I think

Benning: Not a single call regarding interests in Higgins
- Whiskey-Tango

That's not true. A bunch of coke dealers in NY called hoping that Higgins would be traded back to the rangers. Sales aren't as good as they used to be.

Me too. Its nice to say we have some promise from players that are in their 20's! Through our prospects and a few deals, even Conacher (though expectations are extremely low) is only 25. Benning is retooling very well I think
- WhiteLie

Benning is a beast! I am floored at how shrewd of a deal-maker he is.

After years of Nonis/Gillis, this is incredibly refreshing and reassuring......

Treliving confirmed Sven asked for trade. Told them he wouldnt sign with Flames this offseason

Benning is a beast! I am floored at how shrewd of a deal-maker he is.

After years of Nonis/Gillis, this is incredibly refreshing and reassuring......
- chompsey

In Gillis' defence, he had a far superior team and was trying to add veteran pieces for deep cup runs.

But I still hate that piece of shyt.

I love the fact that benning is getting younger and giving up practically nothing in order to do so.

Sven is going to be a very good player. What a great move.

Sven did indeed ask for a trade

Treliving confirmed Sven asked for trade. Told them he wouldnt sign with Flames this offseason
- WhiteLie

Which I find even more startling that they would send him to a nemesis

Solid move by JB

In Gillis' defence, he had a far superior team and was trying to add veteran pieces for deep cup runs.

But I still hate that piece of shyt.

I love the fact that benning is getting younger and giving up practically nothing in order to do so.

Sven is going to be a very good player. What a great move.
- vancity787

I agree to an extent, but the amount of poop trades he made absolutely makes me nauseous........he could have been a bit more creative than trading for Panther re-treads....

"We think next year's draft could even be better than this year's draft"

Benning is a beast! I am floored at how shrewd of a deal-maker he is.

After years of Nonis/Gillis, this is incredibly refreshing and reassuring......
- chompsey

No kidding. Prospect pool starting to fill up. Creating a winning environment in the minors. Rewarding players by giving rookies a chance to play in the bigs (mostly because of injuries, but you know what I'm saying).

Times are looking better but remember good hockey management should be expected not celebrated. About (frank)ing time this organization does it right.

In Gillis' defence, he had a far superior team and was trying to add veteran pieces for deep cup runs.

But I still hate that piece of shyt.

I love the fact that benning is getting younger and giving up practically nothing in order to do so.

Sven is going to be a very good player. What a great move.
- vancity787

Some of his choices are turning out ok. I think Biega is one of his. And so was Kenins.