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  1. The Sutter Impact

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    2 minutes ago, The_People1 said:

     

    I'm interested to see if we improve our defensive structure with the players we have.  Our offense isn't competitive and so we will need to win a lot of 2-1 games.  If we can't defend as a group and/or Markstrom doesn't come through then this is going to be a long season.

    I agree. They have to play as a group. Sutter's very demanding, but I think guys like Lewis and Richardson can help teach this team about hard work and the payoff with Sutter.

    Making Coleman and Pitlick pretty good adds because they're both blue collar players. The Gudbranson thing still has me scratching my head hard though. He just isn't good at anything. But may reach his goal of playing for all 32 teams.lol

  2. the tkachuk family

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    6 minutes ago, lou44291 said:

    Robert Thomas article

     

    Just came across the above to get an idea of the player from the perspective of the city and fans. At 21/22 he’s not a reclamation project, but they identify that something is concerningly missing there. He’s not pushing himself to grab a higher position. I trust what you’ve seen of him in the past Conundrumed is accurate, and the reason he was selected 20th overall, but given the state of the flames and the same concerns with our own players’ give-a-crap o’meter, I have to say I’ve become very cautious of Thomas as a target. He could need a change of scenery like Bennett did, but he’s playing for St. Louis… it’s not like it’s Buffalo or something. Hmmm…

    Covid year. I'm trying to take nothing away from last year on anyone. Just a weird year of pro pond hockey for me.

    No worries Thomas will be good being back to a regular season. He's too good of a player. But are they honestly suggesting he should be taking ROR's seat?? That's overkill. He's only 22. I'm not claiming he's Crosby.

    Assumed Army wouldn't have an appetite to trade him, and that's become clear.

  3. training camp

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    1 minute ago, sak22 said:

    The positive from the todays presser is that Zary is not expected to miss much time in camp, possibly good for tomorrow.

    That is very good news.

    Put the Pelletier-Zary-Duehr line together!!

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  5. training camp

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    17 minutes ago, Horsman1 said:

    well so much for that career.. Next!!!!!!

    Hard to say. It's unclear if he's just late getting vaxed or is anti-vax. But either way, he is the last one that can afford to miss camp.

    Contracts apparently neeed the, "You must be vaccinated" clause now. No vax, no play, no pay.

  8. 2021 Offseason Thread

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    45 minutes ago, cross16 said:

    I don't have a problem with the Kaprizov deal. It was such a tricky negotiation. Everything you see on the ice, and his background, points to this guy being one of the next best offensive wingers in the game but the real catch is he's already 24. So while I get the too much for 1 good year the alternative is you try and do a 1 or a 2 year deal because 3 walks you to UFA. Risk in doing that is you've got a player who likely would get more term and $ in Russia if you really want to try and drive a hard bargain for a shorter term deal. I think this was a player who was a must sign for the Wild and i can completely see what it took that amount of $. 

     

    Not sure it changes the bar much to be honest, because he is in a pretty unique category. Johnny was already probably in the 9 range before this anyway. 

    I'd agree JG's in the 9 range, and maybe wanting the full 8 years?

  9. the tkachuk family

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    6 hours ago, bosn111 said:

    The Thomas signing puts the Blues 1.2 ish mil over the cap. Demoting any one of Bozak, MacEachern or Clifford won’t clear enough cap. Likely Frolik and Neal, both on PTOs, will get cut. Sanford, Barbachev or Sundqvist need demotion to be compliant.

     

    If the Flames traded for either Barbachev or Sundqvist, the Blues would need to take back around 450 and 950k respectively at least to fit in Flames cap once demoting Froese. Should we do Ritchie and Phillips for Barbachev? I would prefer Sundqvist but Ritchie wouldn’t be enough and the next closest would be Dube who costs too much for The Blues. Maybe add in a third round pick for Salary retention on Sundqvist?

     

    Just thinking aloud.

    I believe the plan is Sundqvist on LTIR, but it's not a long term solution.

  11. the tkachuk family

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    1 hour ago, The_People1 said:

     

     

     

    I really like Thomas but his ceiling is a Curtis Glencross.  That's not even close to the ceiling of a Eichel.

     

    That's not to say we shouldn't trade Tkachuk for Thomas but the return has to be good.  Maybe wishful thinking but I want Parayko.  That 6'-6" 230lbs RHS RD 28-years-old... he's what we need moving forward.  If there's a way to do Thomas + Parayko then i'm all for it.  Forget Tarasenko because his shoulders are done.  He lost his slapshot which was his #1 weapon.  

    His ceiling isn't Glencross.lol

    His comparables have been Horvat, Backlund and a poor man's Bergeron.

    50 pts realistic, 70 pt peak.

    Great 200' center. Only 22.

  12. 2021 Offseason Thread

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    1 hour ago, The_People1 said:

     

    Way too much for one good year.

     

    Petterson must be $9.5 x 5 then.  Which leaves the Canucks with about $2-mil for Quinn Hughes.  EDIT: they can use Ferlands LTIR so i guess that's $5.5-mil for Hughes.  Still pretty tough sell I think.

     

    This also sets the price for Gaudreau too I feel.  He's going to want $9-mil+ on a 5-year.

    Yup. I don't think anyone will love the bar.

  14. the tkachuk family

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    To be forthcoming, I have a huge bias for Thomas since jr. Leaves it all on the ice. Swathed onto a good St Loo roster at 19, played some huge games in the cup run.

    Keith Tkachuk commented after one game it was the best performance he had ever seen by a 19yo in the playoffs.

    Would need some Tara retention. 

    Would give us more options. 

    We are one center injury away from uhoh.

    Thomas could play all situations. Strengthened C/RW.

     

  20. GDT-Oilers vs Flames Rookies

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    Peeps, great beach party. Nobody does George Canyon.lol.

    Sarnia Beach parties.

    lou, if you get back here, trust me.😂

    I grew up here, 16 yrs Cambrian Hgts in Cal. A little over 2 in London, England. Young wanderlust...

    I know my friend crowd would love you.

    Aaand we generally have epic private beach parties, every second wkend.

    Honestly. The lake/river are still warm.

    If I were you I would. lol

  24. the tkachuk family

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    13 hours ago, The_People1 said:

     

    Do we not have enough vanilla at C?  It's time to get a true #1 C.

    Maybe. But depth is lacking to. Backlund's a good 2-3, as is Linholm, Mony, adding Thomas would be another. So overall, that strengthens the position!!

    Maybe Mony gets back to being a 25-30G guy, definitely need that.

  25. training camp

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    22 hours ago, bosn111 said:

    Big RHS power forward with a G, assist and a few big hits in his first BOA game who can skate, good hands and good hockey sense? Sounds like someone the Flames have needed for a while.

     

    One year of Walker Dueher in the AHL for extra seasoning and we could end up with a really solid piece in a couple years.

    A big power forward would be a nice gift!!

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