Calgary Flames, 2021 - Page 2

spurly · #31 01-04-2021, 05:53 PM

In PLD we would get a bigger stronger player, and save over a million a year in cap. Over Mony.

Pixel Shooter · #32 01-04-2021, 06:17 PM

Just looked it up. One year left is not appealing and next year he has a modified ntc where he picks only 5 teams he can be traded to. We need a core change

spurly · #33 01-04-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pixel Shooter

Just looked it up. One year left is not appealing and next year he has a modified ntc where he picks only 5 teams he can be traded to. We need a core change

For sure. Even though I would like to have Lainie we cannot afford his next contract. I would much rather have PLD.

brendan's dad · #34 01-06-2021, 08:26 AM

Flames new “Elite” player.....

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/i-st...cc2DoYnNN-b57U

Trochu · #35 01-06-2021, 09:39 AM

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Flames new “Elite” player.....

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/i-st...cc2DoYnNN-b57U

Well, in my mind, he isn't "elite" and never will be.

That being said, it's a heck of an accomplishment for a player picked 166th overall to put up 17 goals in a shortened season. Some first overall picks haven't exceeded that.

Twisted Canuck · #36 01-06-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan's dad

Flames new “Elite” player.....

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/i-st...cc2DoYnNN-b57U

That's another of those overused words, that everyone quantifies differently. Like looking at the Buy and Sell on GunNutz and guys advertising their 'rare' Glocks and Tokarevs.

I like Eat Bread, I think he is a solid kid who will continue to get better. Good enough, he contributes.

Trochu · #37 01-06-2021, 01:36 PM

Think they said these were the lines at camp today:

Tkachuk-Lindhold-Simon
Gaudreau-Monahan-Leivo
Mangiapane-Backlund-Ryan
Lucic-Bennett-Dube

roper1 · #38 01-06-2021, 07:33 PM

They have a lot of talent on paper. If they print it, they might actually make some noise.

Trochu · #39 01-06-2021, 07:58 PM

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They have a lot of talent on paper. If they print it, they might actually make some noise.

It's true, three 15 or 15+ scores on the 3rd line, that likely doesn't happen often. Big if unfortunately.

brendan's dad · #40 01-06-2021, 09:46 PM

Just poking fun. Mangie actual punches above his weight class and I like his play. Solid 3rd liner with the potential to bump a second liner who is not performing.

Which brings me to Leivo. How does that guy jump to second line on Calgary ahead of Backlund and Dube?

Also if Lucic, Bennett, and Dube perform like they did in the playoffs, they will be the best 4th line in the league.

Who is this Simon dude starting on the 1st line? 64 points in 173 games... hardly a sniper or play maker.

Trochu · #41 01-06-2021, 10:10 PM

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Which brings me to Leivo. How does that guy jump to second line on Calgary ahead of Backlund and Dube?

I think it's two things, one, he's 6'2", second, he was on pace for 40+ points last year before he got injured.

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Who is this Simon dude starting on the 1st line? 64 points in 173 games... hardly a sniper or play maker.

Like Leivo, he's had injurie issues and never played more than 71 games in a season, and second isn't close with 64, then 33 games played. Played with Crosby in Pittsburgh, and was spoken quite highly of. Seems to have potential, but for various reasons, hasn't seemed to quite put it together.

Rig-Rat · #42 01-09-2021, 10:21 AM

Hand full of days now. I like the lines Ward is trying out. Them top 9 if they can click will have some decent depth up front.

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Trochu · #43 01-10-2021, 05:01 AM

C Luke Philp, LW Justin Kirkland, RW Eetu Tuulola, D Colton Poolman, and G Garret Sparks were cut yesterday.

Trochu · #44 01-11-2021, 02:12 PM

FLames put Derek Ryan and Zac Rinaldo on waivers, the Oilers put 1/4 of their team, and lots of biggish names placed as well, including Corey Perry, Micheal Frolik, Loui Eriksson, Tyler Johnson, Luke Schenn, Andrew Ladd, Mathieu Perreault.

spurly · #45 01-11-2021, 03:56 PM

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FLames put Derek Ryan and Zac Rinaldo on waivers, the Oilers put 1/4 of their team, and lots of biggish names placed as well, including Corey Perry, Micheal Frolik, Loui Eriksson, Tyler Johnson, Luke Schenn, Andrew Ladd, Mathieu Perreault.

Killington was also put on waivers today, I think we might lose, him, and Ryan.
I sure hope not.

brendan's dad · #46 01-11-2021, 04:06 PM

They have to do this to any player they want to place on the "taxi" squad.

Trochu · #47 01-11-2021, 04:14 PM

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Killington was also put on waivers today, I think we might lose, him, and Ryan.
I sure hope not.

I doubt we'll lose Ryan, I think only 7 teams can fit his salary in their cap.

spurly · #48 01-11-2021, 04:22 PM

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I doubt we'll lose Ryan, I think only 7 teams can fit his salary in their cap.

Hope you are right.

Rig-Rat · #49 01-11-2021, 05:05 PM

I'm no pro when it comes to the cap, but i think some of these moves have to do with keeping under that number. Ryan surprised me, but he is costly. Would be nice if he rode in the taxi and was available.
Perry surprised me. Hopefully by putting Ryan on waivers shows the amount of depth we have.

FYI Flames inter squad game in online tonight at 7pm

https://www.nhl.com/flames

Trochu · #50 01-11-2021, 05:20 PM

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Perry surprised me.

Me as well. They just signed him two weeks ago.

brendan's dad · #51 01-11-2021, 05:56 PM

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Me as well. They just signed him two weeks ago.

Perry knew going into Toronto he was going to play all the games this season, so to put him on "taxi" squad he had to clear waivers. I am not on the rules of the taxi squad and if after so many calls ups, whether they need to clear waivers again or if it is a 1 time deal.

Trochu · #52 01-11-2021, 08:44 PM

Do you mean ".....not going to play...."?

FYI, he signed with Montreal.

Jigsalot · #53 01-11-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochu

Do you mean ".....not going to play...."?

FYI, he signed with Montreal.

Can’t wait for the oiler and flame games. That is always a great game and intense

Pixel Shooter · #54 01-11-2021, 08:57 PM

Loved watching the inter squad game with all our babies tonight. At shoot out as we speak

brendan's dad · #55 01-11-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochu

Do you mean ".....not going to play...."?

FYI, he signed with Montreal.

Yes, I meant not going to play.... and that is priceless that he signed with Montreal. I think there is going to be some sour grapes between GM's in the next few days.

brendan's dad · #56 01-12-2021, 03:45 PM

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Yes, I meant not going to play.... and that is priceless that he signed with Montreal. I think there is going to be some sour grapes between GM's in the next few days.

Oops, for some reason yesterday I thought Perry signed with Toronto.... definitely a Monday.

Trochu · #57 01-12-2021, 04:23 PM

2021 Roster

Forwards

11 -*Mikael Backlund

13 -*Johnny Gaudreau

17 -*Milan Lucic

19 -*Matthew Tkachuk

20 -*Joakim Nordstrom

23 -*Sean Monahan

27 -*Josh Leivo

28 -*Elias Lindholm

29 -*Dillon Dube

81 -*Dominik Simon

88 -*Andrew Mangiapane

93 -*Sam Bennett

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Defencemen

4 -*Rasmus Andersson

5 -*Mark Giordano

6 -*Juuso Valimaki

8 -*Christopher Tanev

55 -*Noah Hanifin

89 -*Nikita Nesterov

roper1 · #58 01-12-2021, 04:35 PM

Hope Valimaki stays healthy & not missing Hamonic

bessiedog · #59 01-12-2021, 06:43 PM

Whelp!.... you motley crew! Who’s gonna pickup the yearly Shames vs Oilers gauntlet...?

I’d like to make couple bottle bet wagers..... that the Mighty Oil will have a better season than the Flames.

Gentleman bet... need a public response....

No one?

Eh?

Or are yas all a lil Bawk bawk...?

I await your response Flamer Nation...

elk eater · #60 01-12-2021, 08:15 PM

Well Bessie who can blame these Flames fans for not taking that bet. The Oilers are truly the ultimate powerhouse team of the great white north. One might say Canada’s team !!!

But rest assured Bessie, some Flames fans be a fool and some will take your bet !!!

Good luck Flames fans!!! Here’s to hoping you make the playoffs so the oil can beat ya down good. Looking forward to our battle of Alberta AO chirp offs !!!