Calgary Flames MEGA THREAD 2018-2019 Edition

[D'z Nutz]

https://twitter.com/TSNHockey/status/1010586655001018368

Sigh. I don't like giving up Dougie, but we got a couple of solid players back.

[adam c]

Wow I don’t like this trade at all

[ThePlaymaker]

I like this trade for CGY
Ferland being included kinda surprise.

"Can't remember who, but they mention that D.Hamilton didn't fit in locker room, and may have some attitude problems"
Was that the reason we give up Dougie? (was expecting Brodie to gone!)

[D'z Nutz]

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I think this trade could work out to be pretty even or better for us in the long run.

Hamilton was by far the better defenceman, but some are speculating Hanifan isn't that far behind. This also allows us to reunite Brodano.
Ferland is great when he's on his game, but can be pretty streaky. Plus he's UFA after this season and would want more money.
Fox wasn't gonna sign with us so he was a throw in.

[ganesh]

Carolina Hurricanes 2.0 in Calgary. :)

[NissanFanBoy]

Wtf not Dougie!!!!

[asp integra]

I don't mind this trade. Dougie registers a -1 out of 10 on the 'give-a-crap' meter and you never know what you are going to get with Ferland. I don't like giving up on Fox, but i get the feeling he wasn't going to sign with the Flames in the end anyways.

We will now have the #5 and #6 picks from the 2013 draft playing on the top line together, and the #5 pick from the 2015 draft playing with Hammer on the 2nd D pairing.

The more I think about it, the more I like the trade

[D'z Nutz]

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[bigbadboss101]

Didn't like it at first but now am more positive about it. Must be some issue with Dougie plus for a guy his size to play soft fan often would pick on him. Hanifin and Lindholm are high draft picks that are improving. Hope they can continue to grow, mature and be part of the core for this team. Let see what it will cost to resign them.

Ferland can be a beast but with concussion issue he seemed to have toned it down a bit. Calgary is soft though even with him.

[btimbit]

Normally I'd dismiss the things said about Dougie as fans and the media making a player sound bad to make themselves happier about losing him. But considering we were hearing the same things out of Boston the first time he got traded I think there's something too it.

Ferland I really love but it was pretty obvious he would get moved. UFA next year and going to get paid based on inflated point totals from playing top line minutes, that's how you get contracts like Brouwers. Still sad to see him go though, streaky as hell but when he was on he was a treat to watch.

We added two good players as well. No reason not the think Hanifin can be as good as Hamilton offensively while being a bit better in his own end. Lindholm should put up better numbers on that top line while being a good 2 way player.

[Maxx Mazda]

Don’t mind Douggie hitting the road, but Ferkland I would have like to see here for a few more seasons. Albeit expensive ones if CGY wanted to keep him.

Just my opinion. He was fun to watch when he was on his game.

[NissanFanBoy]

Soooooooo... does this mean we are staying the course with Bennett?

[bigbadboss101]

I do think Bennett will improve greatly under a new coach and right linemates. Building confidence early this year will be important.

[btimbit]

Soooooooo... does this mean we are staying the course with Bennett?

Have to think it's a make or break year for him. Peters said he's going to give him more opportunity so if he can't run with it in a contract year you have to think they'll be moving on

[Quizzes]

Bennett looks like he was hindered by Gulutzan's system and just didn't have the hockey IQ to excel at being a center. Hopefully Peters can fine tune his game and let him play the way he wants to play... as a winger. Just give up any hope of him being a good center in the NHL.

I was upset at the trade when it was first announced, but have cooled off a bit. Hanifin will probably never replace Dougie's offense, but his defensive game, give-a-crap meter and taking boneheaded penalties will be an upgrade. Didn't really understand why we picked up two RFAs when we had Dougie under contract for a good cap hit for a few more years. Hopefully the two new guys don't cost too much. The fear I have is giving them long term contracts without even seeing them play a game for the Flames yet.

[vengie]

I really like this trade.

Not to mention I can see Ferly wanting to come back and sign with the Flames in free agency at the end of this year.

[adam c]

On the way home, listening to fan960, they were talking about if Ferland is on your top 6, then you don't have a very strong top 6, not sure I agree or even disagree

[ExtraSlow]

On the way home, listening to fan960, they were talking about if Ferland is on your top 6, then you don't have a very strong top 6, not sure I agree or even disagreeWould you say you have no opinion on the topic?

[adam c]

Would you say you have no opinion on the topic?

it's the opposite, I'm torn between both sides

[rage2]

Ferland to me is basically a smaller but slightly faster Oilers era Lucic. Plays well with top line, invisible anywhere else, but on a nice value contract. We’re still remembering Ferland as he was in the Vancouver playoff series, but that ship has sailed imo and he’s topped out where he is. Regardless, he’s UFA next year, and I feel like he’s going to have a big ask thanks to his numbers this year, and become an anchor contract like Lucic’s contract today.

It’s funny, before he spent a lot of time on the top line, I felt like he would be the magic sauce for Mony and Johnny and be epic, but he proved me wrong with just average play. Not sad to see him go. Maybe oilers will give him a $6x7 next year. :rofl:

[asp integra]

Flames could look at guys like Smith-Pelley and Ryan Reeves as possible 4th line guys that would fill that role of checker, fighter, protector as well. Wouldn't mind seeing either of them in a Flames jersey, could probably get them cheaper than what Ferland wants

[bigbadboss101]

Smith Pelley played quite well for the Caps in the playoffs. Bounced around a bit from teams to teams. Reaves is actually not a bad player. Years back when there were big heavyweights he was not as effective. Now that tough guys have to be able to play he showed he can play on the 4th line. He is also one of the tougher guys in the league.

[btimbit]

Ferland to me is basically a smaller but slightly faster Oilers era Lucic. Plays well with top line, invisible anywhere else, but on a nice value contract. We’re still remembering Ferland as he was in the Vancouver playoff series, but that ship has sailed imo and he’s topped out where he is. Regardless, he’s UFA next year, and I feel like he’s going to have a big ask thanks to his numbers this year, and become an anchor contract like Lucic’s contract today.

It’s funny, before he spent a lot of time on the top line, I felt like he would be the magic sauce for Mony and Johnny and be epic, but he proved me wrong with just average play. Not sad to see him go. Maybe oilers will give him a $6x7 next year. :rofl:

When Ferland was on his game he was a treat to watch. But that was what, 10% of the time?

I was a fan but figured he was definitely gone come contract time anyway so oh well

[ThePlaymaker]

https://twitter.com/commie22/status/1013650719268720640
https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/1013755525278912512

mmhm, Interesting. was expecting P.Maroon to CGY

[bigbadboss101]

Pretty good sum to pay. I assume quite a few teams wanted him including Nashville, LV. Would be a good guy to have if the price is reasonable. Team overall is still on the small, non gritty side.

I hated Maroon when we was with Anaheim and Edmonton but the guy has pretty good hands for a big guy and protects his teammates. Would out of Edmonton is that he is slow. Now as slow as Lucic though.

[NissanFanBoy]

James Neal!!

[Quizzes]

Gotta give kudos to Brad Treliving for completely revamping this roster with a big trade and a few key signings, not to mention a new coaching staff. I love it!
Lineup predictions time!

Gaudreau - Monahan - Neal
Tkachuk - Backlund - Lindholm
Bennett - Jankowski - Czarnik
Frolik - Ryan - Brouwer/Foo/Hathaway/Lazar

Giordano - Brodie
Hanifin - Hamonic
Kulak/Kylington - Andersson/Stone
Prout

[ShermanEF9]

Treliving might have saved his job. This has been a great off-season for Calgary on paper. Wonder who plays backup for Smith this year?

[max_boost]

No job saving if the team doesn't make it out of the first round!

[NissanFanBoy]

I'd love to see some great success this year but given history, I'd bet we are 30-40 games into the season and we're still be gonna be sitting saying there's a lot of new players, new coaching system, etc, give them time!! ...I hope I'm wrong though.

[btimbit]

Treliving might have saved his job. This has been a great off-season for Calgary on paper. Wonder who plays backup for Smith this year?

He's certainly given it his all. Hes definitely done a good job of taking the teams biggest weakness and turning it into a position of strength. Will it be enough though, especially if Smith gets injured again. Team pretty much needs to make the second round of the playoffs to save his job imo

[ShermanEF9]

He's certainly given it his all. Hes definitely done a good job of taking the teams biggest weakness and turning it into a position of strength. Will it be enough though, especially if Smith gets injured again. Team pretty much needs to make the second round of the playoffs to save his job imo

I 100% agree. I think these moves make that much more plausible. Goal tending is definitely still the question mark here.

[88CRX]

This franchise has fooled me many times over the past 10+ seasons with new/revamped rosters that are better then previous seasons on paper.

So much improved that we had "the best defensive depth in the league" twice and how did that turn out both times? Now people are saying the Flames have the best forward depth in the division/conference? hahhahah!

Until they start winning consistently they are a middling team that will win some and lose many. Not fooling me again in the summer prior to a new season.

[ExtraSlow]

And a better team in front of him takes a lot of pressure off the goalie. Score a little more, let fewer shots through. Play backup 20 games at least.

[GOnSHO]

Actually play Defense... will help alot !Ha

[NissanFanBoy]

This franchise has fooled me many times over the past 10+ seasons with new/revamped rosters that are better then previous seasons on paper.

So much improved that we had "the best defensive depth in the league" twice and how did that turn out both times? Now people are saying the Flames have the best forward depth in the division/conference? hahhahah!

Until they start winning consistently they are a middling team that will win some and lose many. Not fooling me again in the summer prior to a new season.

My thoughts exactly lol... this isthe case with every team though, its the nature of hockey, too many variables where there's no control...

[asp integra]

Ditto. Too many factors to really detirmine where a team will end up based on the preseason rankings, trades, signings etc.

Vegas is the best example, ranked dead last going into last season. Ends up winning the division and going all the way to the cup final.

[adam c]

This franchise has fooled me many times over the past 10+ seasons with new/revamped rosters that are better then previous seasons on paper.

So much improved that we had "the best defensive depth in the league" twice and how did that turn out both times? Now people are saying the Flames have the best forward depth in the division/conference? hahhahah!

Until they start winning consistently they are a middling team that will win some and lose many. Not fooling me again in the summer prior to a new season.

In our division, I could see that... conference, highly doubt it

But that still doesn't translate to anything if the players don't mesh or take forever to hit their stride

[Quizzes]

Coaching is a major factor in how a team performs, so I'm glad Gulutzan and crew got canned.
Verdict is still out on the new regime.

[NissanFanBoy]

Well, if we're gonna be pessimistic lol, one could say Peters did dick all in Carolina...

[max_boost]

This franchise has fooled me many times over the past 10+ seasons with new/revamped rosters that are better then previous seasons on paper.

So much improved that we had "the best defensive depth in the league" twice and how did that turn out both times? Now people are saying the Flames have the best forward depth in the division/conference? hahhahah!

Until they start winning consistently they are a middling team that will win some and lose many. Not fooling me again in the summer prior to a new season.

HAHA!

RIGHT! lol

[colinxx235]

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[D'z Nutz]

It's official.

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[88CRX]

The best Flame ever.

[SilverRex]

why doesnt he sign on for min wage to end the final season as a flames :/

[JRSC00LUDE]

why doesnt he sign on for min wage to end the final season as a flames :/

I think the fact he didn't even play last year is a good indicator that he's not in playing shape lol

[adam c]

Can he do something like Theo and sign for a game?

[beyond_ban]

Can he do something like Theo and sign for a game?

He can sign a one day contract so that he officially retires as a Flame. I have not heard if this is the plan of the team, but certainly an option that is being supported by many fans - myself included.

[colinxx235]

^
+1

That and hang that jersey up in the rafters at the home opener or if there is a more significant date?

[adam c]

I'd like to see him play 1 more game too, not just sign and hang up the jersey

[beyond_ban]

While possible he would play 1 more game, i give it about a .0001% chance (maybe less). Generally jerseys are not retired immediately either, ceremony may not happen until the 2019 season or later. Also, Iggy will be fully retired and not a part of that stupid "Forever a Flame" thing that honours Joe Nieuwendyk and Al MacInnis without actually retiring their numbers.

[colinxx235]

Also agree that it is highly unlikely he would play 1 game, too much of a distraction for a team that just had a big reshuffle all over. As much as I love Iggy and still rock the jersey.

By hang him in the rafters I also meant retiring, not a forever flame shit. I don't think it would be too hard to get a ceremony for the home opener but that is just me.

[Kg810]

Iggy's retirement press conference
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/watch-live-jarome-iginlas-retirement-press-conference/

[jampack]

Greatest flame and captain ever. A guy with class. I really just wished he had a cup win, the only one he's missing.

[max_boost]

^^^

For sure. He won everything else. This presser brings back so many memories. So bittersweet. :cry:

[403ep3]

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The #flames have placed Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout.


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@NHLFlames
The #Flames have placed forward Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers.

10:04 AM - Aug 2, 2018

[vengie]

Best day ever

[adam c]

About fucking time

[bigbadboss101]

Now watch him does well on a different team. Edmonton gonna pick him up?

[dirtsniffer]

What are the chances Iginla's jersey is retired at the home opener?

[rage2]

What are the chances his jersey is retired at the home opener?
Brouwer? 1%.

[dirtsniffer]

Brouwer? 1%.

hahah my bad... Iginlas jersey..

[ThePlaymaker]

Old Tweet
https://twitter.com/SNFaizalKhamisa/status/1023986410938720257
Would it make any difference?


What's our 3rd (alternate) jersey going to be?
Are we going with the Retro Jersey again?
Flaming Horse? lol
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[duaner]

Noah Hanifin $4.95m/yr, 6 yrs

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/hollywood-ending/c-299908078

Edit: Is this old news? It just showed up in my FB feed. Lol

[Neil4Speed]

Brouwer? 1%.

I have read this comment about 10 times in the past few weeks and it makes me laugh every time,

[colinxx235]

Noah Hanifin $4.95m/yr, 6 yrs

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/hollywood-ending/c-299908078

Edit: Is this old news? It just showed up in my FB feed. Lol

Nope that just happened last night, good news for the Flames. Hopefully he keeps going up and up then we will have a solid player/contract.

[asp integra]

I think the Hanifin signing is a real solid deal. Should be an impact D man and for under $5 a year, seems like a great deal. Tree has signed some solid players to a lot better value contracts than I had expected

[Quizzes]

Solid signing!
Now, just need Tkachuk signed for less than $7M over 8 years, then this team is set for a long time.

[vengie]

Solid signing!
Now, just need Tkachuk signed for less than $7M over 8 years, then this team is set for a long time.

My guess is he gets Gaudreau money over 8 years ($6.75/per)

[duaner]

Nope that just happened last night, good news for the Flames. Hopefully he keeps going up and up then we will have a solid player/contract.

I see where my confusion came from. I didn't realize he came over as part of the Hamilton trade but was only signed yesterday. Seems like a good signing.

[max_boost]

Now I’m excited for the season to start as I am every damn year lol

[NissanFanBoy]

Most curious to find out if the real deal is the real deal lol let's face it, we've become sort of an graveyard for veterans...

[adam c]

4 hours until China game 1

[ExtraSlow]

You going to watch it live?

[adam c]

Plan on it, my daughter wants to watch it too so I sent her to bed to sleep for a bit before the game starts

[spikerS]

where are you guys watching it? I would like to tune in too if i can

[BigDL]

I read somewhere that it will be on sportsnet.

[rage2]

Confirmed on Sportsnet. With the flames game, Singapore FP3 and quali, doesn’t look like I’ll be sleeping till 8 or 9am. :rofl:

[adam c]

Only a few minutes

[spikerS]

Oh man, If Gillies is any indication of what we can expect out of our goaltenders....3 goals within like 3 mins, all high blocker side. Boston has him pegged.

[adam c]

Oh man, If Gillies is any indication of what we can expect out of our goaltenders....3 goals within like 3 mins, all high blocker side. Boston has him pegged.

Gilles isn't a starter, barely a backup

[spikerS]

Gilles isn't a starter, barely a backup

yeah, but he is fighting for the role of backup. I hope we have better prospects than that...

[adam c]

yeah, but he is fighting for the role of backup. I hope we have better prospects than that...

Rittich, Parsons

[spikerS]

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Jebus, Beyonders are everywhere! LOL, Way to represent the flaming C!

[adam c]

Would have been better with the culdsac hair cut

[NissanFanBoy]

83327

Jebus, Beyonders are everywhere! LOL, Way to represent the flaming C!

I thought the exact same thing lol Asians, from Calgary, mid 30s ish to even 40s, must be on beyond haha

[lilmira]

I'll be there on Wednesday with my heritage classic jersey. Peking ducks I'm coming for ya

[ExtraSlow]

Just finished watching that game. Pretty entertaining and what a show for the Shenzhen fans. Overtime and a shootout. Great showcase of the game. Sure, the play was choppy as hell, but what do you expect for a split-squad preseason game?

Would have been nice for Gilles to show better than that, but I'll reserve judgement on him, since that's an awful situation for a goalie. Bad travel, one practice, bad ice etc.

Not sure if he woukd ha e been third or fourth on the Flames depth chart. Fair to say that performance didn't move him up any, but not sure it moved him down either.

Anyone know what the Chinese TV audience would ha e been? That's the point of all this right? Growing the market for NHL on Chinese TV.

[lilmira]

Wonder if the boys left town already. The typhoon is pretty close to HK now.

[ExtraSlow]

They said the flight was immediately after the game for that reason.

[spikerS]

I thought the exact same thing lol Asians, from Calgary, mid 30s ish to even 40s, must be on beyond haha

the guy on the Right is a Beyonder. I can't remember his username, but I met him through here.

[max_boost]

the guy on the Right is a Beyonder. I can't remember his username, but I met him through here.

you sure? Or they all look the same? lol :devil:

[spikerS]

/slantyeyedstare no so sure....

LOL, no, it's my buddy. He just moved back there a couple days ago. Had fun teasing him about it on FB.

[btimbit]

Oh man, If Gillies is any indication of what we can expect out of our goaltenders....3 goals within like 3 mins, all high blocker side. Boston has him pegged.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt a bit what with the travel, one practice, and iirc his first game ever on the big international ice. That said though my complaints about him from years ago remain and that's that he plays so deep and small in his net for such a big guy. Challenge a bit more and those two high blocker shots probably get saved rather easily

[nismodrifter]

Looking forward to the game tonight! Will be in attendance, first hockey game for me since moving to YVR. Hope I don't get beat up with my red jersey.

[max_boost]

Looking forward to the game tonight! Will be in attendance, first hockey game for me since moving to YVR. Hope I don't get beat up with my red jersey.

Cheer extra when the Flames score and see you on TV :goflames:

[nismodrifter]

Cheer extra when the Flames score and see you on TV :goflames:

Thats the plan. My wife will be sporting a Canucks jersey. Should be fun. :goflames::goflames:

[rage2]

I'm once again worried about goaltending this year. We haven't had a playoffs run caliber goalie in a decade.

[adam c]

The management is relying too much on our current backup goalie situation, I have no confidence in what we have in the works except maybe Parsons but he's years away

[ExtraSlow]

The whole goalie situation is what's giving me the most heartburn, until I figure out with five or six forwards are underperforming anyway . . . .