Spoosh Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sundin, Ballard, Kassian. Those were bold moves. Then there was the failed offer sheet for Backes, the offer sheet for Bernier and the Booth trade, as well as the Hamhuis, Garrison and Malhotra signings. Perhaps you're wishing Gillis made as many bold moves as every other GM combined, as I assume your mind naturally lumps all other teams together as "other" versus the Canucks as "us". If you add up Gillis' bold moves and compare that number to the totals of other single GMs, I bet you'll find he's made a competitive number of bold moves.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiDeN Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd love to have the player, but not for 5M. Calgary can afford it, but we couldn't. This is probably the best move Feaster has made. Calgary should be able to be mediocre for another couple years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'd love to have the player, but not for 5M. Calgary can afford it, but we couldn't. This is probably the best move Feaster has made. Calgary should be able to be mediocre for another couple years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 how many "bold" moves are made each year in the NHL, maybe 2 or 3?, cant expect a GM to make "bold" moves every year. I dont think an offersheet is a bold move most of the time either. In my opinion it is mostly a clear sign of desperation when used like this to grossly overpay a player and in the process give up young assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 If we're making any trades it should be trading our winger depth for some center depth, and getting some grit for the fourth line and D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 when the Kings traded for Richards and Carter, those were bold moves and got the Kings their first Cup. Im not saying blow up the team, but do something (and not talking about getting washed players from Florida). MG cant just sit and wait for a perfect deal to land on his lap, he's gotta make those deal happen. He's been far to quiet for a team that needs a top 6 forward, a 3rd line center and the goalie situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlsson`s Flo Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So... Is anyone really surprised that Calgary is throwing away draft picks to overpay a player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Wonder what the Avs were asking for when Calgary called. Likely more than what Cgy even has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papayas Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yea. And in a year they can get more for him in a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 be patient ...if he doesn't do anything at the deadline then we can both go and carry him out of town. He must have something up his sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 fan960walker As if this day couldn't make #Flames fans puff out chest any more.... Was just told by source that #Canucks also issued Offer sheet. 2013-02-28 3:10 PM Well that's something..... if it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I highly doubt the price tag on RoR would gives AVs good returns if they match him. he's good, but 5 mil in the first year and 6.5 mil in the second year? all these with the cap hit decreasing next season? Flames is shooting its feet again by grossly overpaying players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 be patient ...if he doesn't do anything at the deadline then we can both go and carry him out of town. He must have something up his sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yea. And in a year they can get more for him in a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 fan960walker As if this day couldn't make #Flames fans puff out chest any more.... Was just told by source that #Canucks also issued Offer sheet. 2013-02-28 3:10 PM Well that's something..... if it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 As if this day couldn't make #Flames fans puff out chest any more.... Was just told by source that #Canucks also issued Offer sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Here's the kicker - when was the trade deadline last year? Answer: Feb 27. If the Avs match, and the deadline for the 2013/14 season is again Feb 27 (or any date earlier than one calendar year from the day they match) then the Avs can't trade him this season, this summer or next season. They'd still have to look at the qualifying offer for the 2014/15 season and only then be able to trade him. Again, the key point above is one calendar year from the day the Avs match, so if they take the full 7 days (to Mar 6/7) then they wouldn't be able to trade him until Mar 6/7 next year, likely after the trade deadline. That the Flames offered it today was absolutely a calculated move to make it as hard as possible for the Avs to match. Having said that, the Flames can't trade him for a year either, so if he doesn't live up to that deal, they're hooped. If they do get him and he comes over but doesn't play well, they're going to have to dump Iginla and Kipper for picks and prospects in the hopes they can rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALTtimegreat Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 that 1st could be huge! and ROR doesnt seem to want to play for the avs...Colorado won't match..They could end up with 2 high 1st rd picks this upcoming draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 fan960walker As if this day couldn't make #Flames fans puff out chest any more.... Was just told by source that #Canucks also issued Offer sheet. 2013-02-28 3:10 PM Well that's something..... if it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Wilson Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 MG was lucky Sundin didnt accept the 2 years 20m or else our cap would've been screwed. That count as a bold signing but easily could've turned into a stupid one if he accepted the 2 years. Ballard is a bold move? no that was a bad trade. There was no reason to do that deal in the first place, he was pressured to make a splash that draft year. Kassian - This one is an OK move, Hodgson wanted out, but this does not count as 'bold'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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