There goes the Cal-Van first round dream.....(frank)ing LA - belcherbd
I'm surprised CAL didn't pick up a Dman with all the picks they acquired in the last few days. Kinda gives off the preception that making the playoffs would just be gravy for them.
I'm surprised CAL didn't pick up a Dman with all the picks they acquired in the last few days. Kinda gives off the preception that making the playoffs would just be gravy for them. - PetrolSexual
Who knows, I have been expecting them to start sucking all year, maybe they keep it up a bit longer. The loss of Gio is huge tho.
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Mar 2 @ 5:07 PM ET
I'm surprised CAL didn't pick up a Dman with all the picks they acquired in the last few days. Kinda gives off the preception that making the playoffs would just be gravy for them. - PetrolSexual
Some of his choices are turning out ok. I think Biega is one of his. And so was Kenins. - bloatedmosquito
Bo as well, I think I was one of the people who wanted him to draft the Russian. But the Grenier/Mallet picks still annoy the hell outta me along with the Roy trade. And he was willing to trade picks for Clowe as well at that same TDL. Ugh.
I'm surprised CAL didn't pick up a Dman with all the picks they acquired in the last few days. Kinda gives off the preception that making the playoffs would just be gravy for them. - PetrolSexual
If I was a Flames fan I'd actually be pretty happy about it. Shows that their management is smart enough to realize they aren't contenders, especially with Giordano.
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Mar 2 @ 5:17 PM ET
If I was a Flames fan I'd actually be pretty happy about it. Shows that their management is smart enough to realize they aren't contenders, especially with Giordano. - Nucker101
There's like a 1 or 2 spot difference if they make the playoffs if I werre the flames Id rather see some playoff action for their young players
There's like a 1 or 2 spot difference if they make the playoffs if I werre the flames Id rather see some playoff action for their young players - pker2theend
I'm talking about them trading picks/prospects to acquire help for this year. I'm sure they'd rather make the playoffs, but not at the expense of giving up future assets to get better short-term.
There's like a 1 or 2 spot difference if they make the playoffs if I werre the flames Id rather see some playoff action for their young players - pker2theend
But what would the cost be to find a player that can help replace Gio....If they had gone after Wis, they would have to sacrifice some decent prospects/picks.
If I was a Flames fan I'd actually be pretty happy about it. Shows that their management is smart enough to realize they aren't contenders, especially with Giordano. - Nucker101
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Mar 2 @ 5:30 PM ET
But what would the cost be to find a player that can help replace Gio....If they had gone after Wis, they would have to sacrifice some decent prospects/picks. - belcherbd
I would have gone for Aaron Rome. They look the same I'm sure the opponents won't notice.
He seems good enough. Has a better PPG average then McCann. - manvanfan
He's a year older as well, doesn't seem like much but it's a big difference at the CHL level. I wouldn't be pencilling him or holding my breath until he produces in the AHL.
If I was a Flames fan I'd actually be pretty happy about it. Shows that their management is smart enough to realize they aren't contenders, especially with Giordano. - Nucker101
they were smart and still realize its a real build year, and not trade for the playoffs.
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Mar 2 @ 5:48 PM ET
He's a year older as well, doesn't seem like much but it's a big difference at the CHL level. I wouldn't be pencilling him or holding my breath until he produces in the AHL. - Nucker101
its just a case that he played on LW, and they're saturated in that position.
he wants to play, and projects as a top 6 winger. I just wished he brought in a rw or rd to fill those voids.
I can see him and virtanen becoming solid wings on either side of horvat. Horvats 2 way play can cover baerts weaker areas - numbear
I'd like to see how he does with the Canucks AHL team before getting too excited, but it seems like a win-win form both perspectives considering the situations for both clubs.
