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Todd Cordell
Location: Barrie, ON
Joined: 02.10.2014

Jul 11 @ 11:53 AM ET
Todd Cordell: Calgary Flames lose out in Micheal Ferland sweepstakes
Pacificgem
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Victoria, BC
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jul 11 @ 12:05 PM ET
Oh we are gonna kick your stupid red cowboy asses all over the yard this year
Redmile247
Calgary Flames
Joined: 03.17.2013

Jul 11 @ 12:17 PM ET
Oh we are gonna kick your stupid red cowboy asses all over the yard this year
- Pacificgem


With the first overall pick in the 2021 draft the Vancou.... er I mean Tampa Bay lightning are proud to select ...
oil90
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ON
Joined: 12.05.2010

Jul 11 @ 12:37 PM ET
He wouldn't go back to Calgary. They treated him like an after thought, while he was the glue that held that line together. Like kadri...most guys don't want to play in calgary...
Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 12:39 PM ET
He wouldn't go back to Calgary. They treated him like an after thought, while he was the glue that held that line together. Like kadri...most guys don't want to play in calgary...
- oil90

Dude are you even out of diapers yet? Why don’t you go to the nearest hardware store buy some rope, go to the closest tree and hang yourself?!?!
Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 12:41 PM ET
Oh we are gonna kick your stupid red cowboy asses all over the yard this year
- Pacificgem

He’s a great guy to have if he can stay healthy. A little concussion history with him.
Saskabush
Calgary Flames
Location: Bridge City, SK
Joined: 10.29.2013

Jul 11 @ 12:41 PM ET
https://www.tsn.ca/report...fa-nikita-gusev-1.1335913


Ok, what the (frank) does McPhee think he's going to get? If I was the GM that offered a 2nd and a prospect and that dumb short-sighted (frank)er turned me down I would immediately begin negotiating an offer sheet with Gusev's agent.

Up to 4.2 mill is only a 2nd rounder for compensation. What leverage does McPhee think he has to demand much more than that?
Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 12:42 PM ET
He wouldn't go back to Calgary. They treated him like an after thought, while he was the glue that held that line together. Like kadri...most guys don't want to play in calgary...
- oil90

It’s getting pretty close to where McJesus doesn’t want to play in Edm.
Kevin R
Calgary Flames
Location: E5 = It aint gonna happen.
Joined: 02.10.2010

Jul 11 @ 12:53 PM ET
Dude are you even out of diapers yet? Why don’t you go to the nearest hardware store buy some rope, go to the closest tree and hang yourself?!?!
- Clyde334



Best idea Ive heard all summer.
Pacificgem
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Victoria, BC
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jul 11 @ 1:07 PM ET
He’s a great guy to have if he can stay healthy. A little concussion history with him.
- Clyde334

Whipper, it’s been years since we chatted, hows the lawn business? That’s all I remember
PoketheBear
Boston Bruins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.09.2014

Jul 11 @ 1:09 PM ET
He wouldn't go back to Calgary. They treated him like an after thought, while he was the glue that held that line together. Like kadri...most guys don't want to play in calgary...
- oil90


The organization helped him get sober, and trading a player for another good player or players is part of the business. Would hardly call that an afterthought especially with the way that they spoke of him after he left.

Monahan and Gaudreau both had career years last season. Yeah they totally fell apart without that glue guy there. Great points all around though. A rope sounds like a grand idea for you you should really look into it.
Scooby Doo
Calgary Flames
Location: NWT
Joined: 04.26.2019

Jul 11 @ 1:32 PM ET
Todd, there has to be something going on when more players than not do not want to play in Calgary? Any insight (knowing that you know what side your toast is buttered on), taxes, $CDN, lack of new stadium commitment, freezing winters or the pressure of the Canadian microscope effect.
Leichs
Edmonton Oilers
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.04.2013

Jul 11 @ 1:35 PM ET
It’s getting pretty close to where McJesus doesn’t want to play in Edm.
- Clyde334

Was that before or after he signed to play here for the next 9 years of his life? (His entire prime). Wonder what's holding up the Tkachuk signing... Didn't have to worry about that here with Drai and Con.
Hunkulese
Calgary Flames
Location: QC
Joined: 09.30.2006

Jul 11 @ 1:48 PM ET
Todd, there has to be something going on when more players than not do not want to play in Calgary? Any insight (knowing that you know what side your toast is buttered on), taxes, $CDN, lack of new stadium commitment, freezing winters or the pressure of the Canadian microscope effect.
- Scooby Doo


Who doesn't want to play in Calgary? They'll never attract the big-name free agents, but neither will 20 of the other teams. They've been able to resign everyone, and the only player who ever really wanted out was Baertschi and maybe Hamilton. The couldn't afford to offer Ferland what the Canucks could, so of course, he's going to go to the highest bidder. He had meetings with the Flames, so he had no problems returning to Calgary.
Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 1:51 PM ET
Whipper, it’s been years since we chatted, hows the lawn business? That’s all I remember
- Pacificgem

Who is this?!

And who is this Whipper character you speak of...
Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 1:52 PM ET


Best idea Ive heard all summer.

- Kevin R

Clyde334
Calgary Flames
Location: OG loves Nenshi!! Nenshi sucks!!, AB
Joined: 06.19.2016

Jul 11 @ 1:54 PM ET
Was that before or after he signed to play here for the next 9 years of his life? (His entire prime). Wonder what's holding up the Tkachuk signing... Didn't have to worry about that here with Drai and Con.
- Leichs

yeah okay Mc is happy playing with that sad sack of sh!t team.

And yeah Tkachuk we’ll probably lose out on...
Saskabush
Calgary Flames
Location: Bridge City, SK
Joined: 10.29.2013

Jul 11 @ 1:55 PM ET
Todd, there has to be something going on when more players than not do not want to play in Calgary? Any insight (knowing that you know what side your toast is buttered on), taxes, $CDN, lack of new stadium commitment, freezing winters or the pressure of the Canadian microscope effect.
- Scooby Doo


People are making a mountain out of a mole hill here. Kadri wanted to stay in Toronto and he tried to use a clause in his contract to make that happen.

Have people already forgotten the notable free agents we've picked up the last few years?

Quine & Czarnik (chose calgary despite interest from other teams)
Foo (targeted by basically the whole league)
Neal (Sure he got paid, but he came here to win a cup)
Cervanka (had a pile of interest from other teams)
Brouwer (bust, but still chose to come here)

Part of the pitch meeting for most of these guys would be the vacant RW slot with Johnny and Money. We'll always be at a disadvantage recruiting big name American and Russian FA's (lower taxes, less pressure, warm weather).

But as far as attracting free agents, this franchise has probably never looked more appealing to some free agents than they do now (having a good young d and forward core that's expected to challenge for a cup will do that to a team--e.g Chicago).
quinneroma
Calgary Flames
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 07.26.2015

Jul 11 @ 2:28 PM ET
exactly, agree with the post above: also Lindholm and Hanifin both signed long(er) term good extensions (albeit as RFAs) and so did Monahan and Gaudreau, all could've signed for less term for sure. I bet Tkachuk signs for at least 5 years too, hopefully 6+!
FlamesFan1230
Calgary Flames
Joined: 02.27.2006

Jul 11 @ 3:12 PM ET


Best idea Ive heard all summer.

- Kevin R


I concur, I will even drive my Tonka truck down to Home Depot, on a side note damn home depot for getting rid of Harveys.
Nucker101
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jul 11 @ 3:14 PM ET
https://www.tsn.ca/report-underwhelming-trade-offers-for-vegas-golden-knights-rfa-nikita-gusev-1.1335913


Ok, what the (frank) does McPhee think he's going to get? If I was the GM that offered a 2nd and a prospect and that dumb short-sighted (frank)er turned me down I would immediately begin negotiating an offer sheet with Gusev's agent.

Up to 4.2 mill is only a 2nd rounder for compensation. What leverage does McPhee think he has to demand much more than that?

- Saskabush


he can't be OS'd apparently
Helios
Calgary Flames
Location: AB
Joined: 08.11.2016

Jul 11 @ 4:03 PM ET
He wouldn't go back to Calgary. They treated him like an after thought, while he was the glue that held that line together. Like kadri...most guys don't want to play in calgary...
- oil90


You keep bringing up the Kadri thing despite KADRI HIMSELF saying he nixed the deal because he wanted to stay a Maple Leaf, not because he had anything against Calgary or the Flames.

And Ferland was the glue that held Gaudreau and Monahan together? Is that why they both had career years without him even on the team, let alone their line?

The Flames helped Ferland get sober and they helped him become the player he is. They didn't want to lose him in the first place. You can listen to Tre's interview after the trade and find that out. Ferland wasn't treated like an afterthought. Anything but. Trades are part of the business. Ferland knows that. If he was so against going back to Calgary he wouldn't have met with the Flames in the first place.

You should really do some research before trolling because you look like an idiot.
Helios
Calgary Flames
Location: AB
Joined: 08.11.2016

Jul 11 @ 4:39 PM ET
Was that before or after he signed to play here for the next 9 years of his life? (His entire prime). Wonder what's holding up the Tkachuk signing... Didn't have to worry about that here with Drai and Con.
- Leichs


For 12.5 million dollars a year, even I'd live in that dumphole up North. Not sure McDavid is a good example bud.
oil90
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ON
Joined: 12.05.2010

Jul 11 @ 5:21 PM ET
Dude are you even out of diapers yet? Why don’t you go to the nearest hardware store buy some rope, go to the closest tree and hang yourself?!?!
- Clyde334

Touched a nerve??? Guess flames fans arent over the beat down by kadri's avs...maybe reality of your team not being such a cup contender has set in...hey least you won 50 REGULAR season games and the banner that follows...
oil90
Edmonton Oilers
Location: ON
Joined: 12.05.2010

Jul 11 @ 5:25 PM ET
It’s getting pretty close to where McJesus doesn’t want to play in Edm.
- Clyde334

Show us the quote where he said that. Instead of I'm here to win and be part of the solution...oh and signing an 8 year deal. When you draft class like mcdavid thats what u get. When you draft trash like tkachuk you get disappearing acts and spear jobs and ill-timed penalties...
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