Not going to happen.
- Cptmjl

Agreed.

Agreed.
- Isleshockeyman

We would all love for it to happen but we all know, “I’m confident in this group” is coming.

We would all love for it to happen but we all know, “I’m confident in this group” is coming.
- Cptmjl

Really hoping this isn't the case. Was just looking at our division and noticed we were 3-6-1 in our last ten games. I thought we had a strong second half ? I must have checked out with 20 or so games. SHould have checked out in January when we still had a shot and the team floundered.

Also notice how Rangers, Canes and Jackets all are arguable better than they were last year. Oh yeah, and we lost our top our coach. We really might have a shot at Bedard.

Really hoping this isn't the case. Was just looking at our division and noticed we were 3-6-1 in our last ten games. I thought we had a strong second half ? I must have checked out with 20 or so games. SHould have checked out in January when we still had a shot and the team floundered.

Also notice how Rangers, Canes and Jackets all are arguable better than they were last year. Oh yeah, and we lost our top our coach. We really might have a shot at Bedard.
- streaks

Hoping Lou has something going on but wouldn’t be shocked in any way if he didn’t. We will see… Or maybe we won’t.

Hoping Lou has something going on but wouldn’t be shocked in any way if he didn’t. We will see… Or maybe we won’t.
- Cptmjl

Haha. Pretty much my sentiments.

We would all love for it to happen but we all know, “I’m confident in this group” is coming.
- Cptmjl

Say with me Cpt. with a big hook we get Tkachuk !!!!! We could use the the Jedi mind trick on Lou...

Everyone....with a big hook we get Tkachuk !!!!!

Not going to happen.
- Cptmjl

I do think he gets moved, but it ain't going to be here

I do think he gets moved, but it ain't going to be here
- eichiefs9

Really? Calgary loses him they’re going into full rebuild mode I would think.

Say with me Cpt. with a big hook we get Tkachuk !!!!! We could use the the Jedi mind trick on Lou...

Everyone....with a big hook we get Tkachuk !!!!!

- Nfdbulldawg

Hey may whatever works.

I do think he gets moved, but it ain't going to be here
- eichiefs9

I doubt he gets moved.
https://www.nhl.com/news/...=8e6d3961719e30e4&mi_sc=t

I doubt he gets moved.
https://www.nhl.com/news/...=8e6d3961719e30e4&mi_sc=t
- JohnScammo

All that club-elected arb does is take away the chance of an offer sheet. It's still arbitration and, unless they come together and hammer out a long-term extension, he'll only be awarded a one year deal and will be a UFA at the completion of next season.

The Flames cannot afford to lose Gaudreau and Tkachuk for zero return. If he won't commit to a contract then I would expect that they eventually ship him out for a massive return.

All that club-elected arb does is take away the chance of an offer sheet. It's still arbitration and, unless they come together and hammer out a long-term extension, he'll only be awarded a one year deal and will be a UFA at the completion of next season.

The Flames cannot afford to lose Gaudreau and Tkachuk for zero return. If he won't commit to a contract then I would expect that they eventually ship him out for a massive return.
- eichiefs9

Fair point. However, I just don't think that Calgary was so bad last season that they would be looking to do a complete rebuild. Even if they have to do a partial rebuild, Tkachuk is young enough that he's the kind of player that you want to build around. So you do what you have to do to lock him up long-term.

Fair point. However, I just don't think that Calgary was so bad last season that they would be looking to do a complete rebuild. Even if they have to do a partial rebuild, Tkachuk is young enough that he's the kind of player that you want to build around. So you do what you have to do to lock him up long-term.
- JohnScammo

I don’t think Calgary wants to do a full rebuild or trade Tkachuk but if he leaves they may HAVE TO do a rebuild. Losing two top players would be catastrophic for them.

All that club-elected arb does is take away the chance of an offer sheet. It's still arbitration and, unless they come together and hammer out a long-term extension, he'll only be awarded a one year deal and will be a UFA at the completion of next season.

The Flames cannot afford to lose Gaudreau and Tkachuk for zero return. If he won't commit to a contract then I would expect that they eventually ship him out for a massive return.
- eichiefs9

Massive return like Beauvillier, Bailey, and a 4th?

Fair point. However, I just don't think that Calgary was so bad last season that they would be looking to do a complete rebuild. Even if they have to do a partial rebuild, Tkachuk is young enough that he's the kind of player that you want to build around.
- JohnScammo

I agree, but if he doesn't want to be there then there's not much they can do about it.

It sure as hell appears as if he wants to play in St. Louis. He may just get awarded his salary through arbitration and then leave as a UFA next summer.

Without a commitment from Tkachuk they are majorly rolling the dice that he'll sign as UFA approaches. And losing two stars in two consecutive offseasons without getting so much as a single draft pick for either of them is a pretty quick way to lose your job too

Massive return like Beauvillier, Bailey, and a 4th?
- Cptmjl

Better throw in Mitch Vande Sompel too just so there's no way they could say no

Massive return like Beauvillier, Bailey, and a 4th?
- Cptmjl

CapFriendly Depth Charts @CF_DepthCharts
23m
Based on current 20-man projected rosters these are the oldest teams in the NHL (using average age).

1. Pittsburgh - 30.0
2. Washington - 29.7
3. Tampa Bay - 29.1
4. St. Louis - 28.8
5. NY Islanders - 28.6
6. Toronto - 28.1
7. Vegas - 28.0
8. Dallas - 27.7
9. San Jose - 27.6

I agree, but if he doesn't want to be there then there's not much they can do about it.

It sure as hell appears as if he wants to play in St. Louis. He may just get awarded his salary through arbitration and then leave as a UFA next summer.

Without a commitment from Tkachuk they are majorly rolling the dice that he'll sign as UFA approaches. And losing two stars in two consecutive offseasons without getting so much as a single draft pick for either of them is a pretty quick way to lose your job too
- eichiefs9

That's why Snow locked up Josh Bailey, so that he wouldn't lose more than one star.

All that club-elected arb does is take away the chance of an offer sheet. It's still arbitration and, unless they come together and hammer out a long-term extension, he'll only be awarded a one year deal and will be a UFA at the completion of next season.

The Flames cannot afford to lose Gaudreau and Tkachuk for zero return. If he won't commit to a contract then I would expect that they eventually ship him out for a massive return.
- eichiefs9

this is true but I am guessing they wait until trade deadline to see if they can persuade him to stay...

I don’t think Calgary wants to do a full rebuild or trade Tkachuk but if he leaves they may HAVE TO do a rebuild. Losing two top players would be catastrophic for them.
- Cptmjl

Fair. I need to ask Schwein why anyone would want to leave Calgary.

CapFriendly Depth Charts @CF_DepthCharts
23m
Based on current 20-man projected rosters these are the oldest teams in the NHL (using average age).

1. Pittsburgh - 30.0
2. Washington - 29.7
3. Tampa Bay - 29.1
4. St. Louis - 28.8
5. NY Islanders - 28.6
6. Toronto - 28.1
7. Vegas - 28.0
8. Dallas - 27.7
9. San Jose - 27.6
- eichiefs9

I saw this yesterday and I would love to know what our projected roster is.. do they still have Chara and Greene on our team? B/C if you lost a 45 year old and a 40 year old and add Romanov we are a lot younger

CapFriendly Depth Charts @CF_DepthCharts
23m
Based on current 20-man projected rosters these are the oldest teams in the NHL (using average age).

1. Pittsburgh - 30.0
2. Washington - 29.7
3. Tampa Bay - 29.1
4. St. Louis - 28.8
5. NY Islanders - 28.6
6. Toronto - 28.1
7. Vegas - 28.0
8. Dallas - 27.7
9. San Jose - 27.6
- eichiefs9

Interesting that all the teams older than the Isles have won the Cup in the past 10 years.

this is true but I am guessing they wait until trade deadline to see if they can persuade him to stay...
- niteislander

Certainly possible, but that's a little more risky. Then the rest of the league knows that you have to move him by the end of the day or risk him walking for free. Not exactly a leverage booster.

I saw this yesterday and I would love to know what our projected roster is.. do they still have Chara and Greene on our team? B/C if you lost a 45 year old and a 40 year old and add Romanov we are a lot younger
- niteislander

This is without Chara and Greene