Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, Odd. said: I guess they're hoping he becomes a 50+ point forward moving forward. We'll see how it turns out. They still need to re-sign Hanifin and he is going to want more than the cap space Calgary has atm. They got Neal probably to play with Gaudreau and Monahan, so that'll boost their scoring a bit. Also, their goaltending is a HUGE question mark. If Smith gets injured, whatever chances they had in making the playoffs becomes non-existant. They are relying on a 36 year old goaltender.. with an inexperienced back-up behind him, and no goalie prospect in close proximity to challenge those two. Virtually no scoring depth after Gaudreau, Monahan, Backlund and Tkachuk. They also don't have anyone in their pipeline that could come in and help them. Very bleak outlook, I'm curious to see how their season plays out. Jon Gillies was suppose to be the goalie of the future. I imagine he will have a bigger role this year. Imo he won't be what they hoped he would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 27 minutes ago, Pears said: Underachievers, overrated, take your pick. No I don't think overrated. They have lot's of talent on their roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 45 minutes ago, Keenan's Moustache said: .... but where would the 18-yr old Sam Bennett play? On another team if I was Calgary. Personally I don't mind Sam Bennett but there is no room on the Flames for him. Treliving should try and trade him for a pick or a goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: Have the Flames really done anything here to improve much over 27th in goal production? I can't see Hanifin outscoring Doogie, or Lindholm outproducing Ferland by a huge amount.... James Neal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Jon Gillies was suppose to be the goalie of the future. I imagine he will have a bigger role this year. Imo he won't be what they hoped he would be. Tyler Parsons, albeit still young enough to turn things around, had a very disappointing season, and barely could keep afloat in the ECHL. I remember Flames fans thinking he was going to be their Jon Quick or something. Calgary for some reason is really bad at developing and producing quality goaltenders. They took MacDonald over the highest rated goalie in 2014 in Demko, Joni Ortio busted, Jon Gillies took a step back, an inexperienced Rittich, not to mention many failed goaltenders over the past 2-3 years like Jonas Hiller, Eddie Lack, Karri Ramo just off the top of my head. This with the supposed "best defense in the NHL". Sounds more of a goalie graveyard to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 35 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: James Neal. sure there will be some diving points.... but enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 58 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: No I don't think overrated. They have lot's of talent on their roster. Talent that keeps missing the playoffs year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 My thoughts were it was a great deal at that price point for this player. Term is a bit long but if he consistently produces its a steal. But everyone here seems to think otherwise..what am I missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, HI5 said: My thoughts were it was a great deal at that price point for this player. Term is a bit long but if he consistently produces its a steal. But everyone here seems to think otherwise..what am I missing You’re missing this is a Canuck’s board, and many of us HATE THE FLAMES, and want them to SUCK. (We have a history of playoff hockey against the Flames, and too often got pummeled.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Alflives said: You’re missing this is a Canuck’s board, and many of us HATE THE FLAMES, and want them to SUCK. (We have a history of playoff hockey against the Flames, and too often got pummeled.) Honestly, who cares that it’s a Canucks board. It shouldn’t preclude you from having an intelligent unbiased conversation about something as simple as the contract status of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just now, qwijibo said: Honestly, who cares that it’s a Canucks board. It shouldn’t preclude you from having an intelligent unbiased conversation about something as simple as the contract status of a player. That’s what the Flame’s board is for. Go there, and get congratulations from Flame’s fans. Sure there are fans who like teams other than the Canucks. How a true Canuck fan can like the Flames is beyond me. That’s like a Man U fan also cheering for Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: That’s what the Flame’s board is for. Go there, and get congratulations from Flame’s fans. Sure there are fans who like teams other than the Canucks. How a true Canuck fan can like the Flames is beyond me. That’s like a Man U fan also cheering for Man City. It’s not about cheering for one team or another. It’s about discussing hockey in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 minute ago, qwijibo said: It’s not about cheering for one team or another. It’s about discussing hockey in general. I know you’re right, but really hate the Flames. Any signing they make sucks, because they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 So their depth is now: Monahan Backlund Lindholm Ryan Pretty deep down the middle. Add Gaudreau and Tkachuk on the left and Neal and Frolik on the right, and they're definitely going to score more. I would expect a return to the playoffs this year for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 2 hours ago, HI5 said: My thoughts were it was a great deal at that price point for this player. Term is a bit long but if he consistently produces its a steal. But everyone here seems to think otherwise..what am I missing I agree, if the Canucks had Lindholm on that term/price I'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, DeNiro said: So their depth is now: Monahan Backlund Lindholm Ryan Pretty deep down the middle. Add Gaudreau and Tkachuk on the left and Neal and Frolik on the right, and they're definitely going to score more. I would expect a return to the playoffs this year for them. hmmm... maybe. Not exactly an intimidating bottom C group though. I suppose Neal could add some of the grit lost from Ferkie but I don't look at that group and worry for our guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Lindholm for 5 million per. Does TO still get Nylander locked up for 6 million times 6 as everyone in Laf land is speculating. To me Nylander > Lindholm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, rekker said: Lindholm for 5 million per. Does TO still get Nylander locked up for 6 million times 6 as everyone in Laf land is speculating. To me Nylander > Lindholm. Not even close. Nylander is looking north of 7. Marner is looking north of 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Pears said: Talent that keeps missing the playoffs year after year. Hence why I said underachieving. Btw they haven't missed the playoffs year after year. It's been every other year.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, DeNiro said: So their depth is now: Monahan Backlund Lindholm Ryan Pretty deep down the middle. Add Gaudreau and Tkachuk on the left and Neal and Frolik on the right, and they're definitely going to score more. I would expect a return to the playoffs this year for them. Jankowski and Bennett down the middle also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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