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Dr_Invictus
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Forum: Armchair-GM13 janv. à 14 h 22
Sujet: Mediocrity
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WranglerWranglin</b></div><div>Of the 16 players the Flames drafted with over 50 NHL games since 2010 5 are mainstays in the line up now, the other 11 were all either moved for parts to help the team, left because of contract disputes or claimed on waivers because they couldn't crack the roster in Calgary. Not one player in the Flames system since 2010 that went on to have a reputable NHL career left because they weren't getting elevated in a time frame the fans saw as applicable. Fans wanted Parsons rushed up, they wanted Gilles in, Jankowski, Emile Poirier, Klimchuk, etc. etc. etc. I get that Pelletier is a higher calibre prospect that those guys and he will be a piece in the Flames line up for years to come but there is so much more going on internally than any of us imagine.

That would be a silly guarantee to make.</div></div>

I think we have different concepts of "rushing". Mackey is 25 and has just played in the NHL. Philips will walk as a UFA and get playing time elsewhere. Valimaki was lost on waivers but is doing well in Arizona, considering the team quality. call ups should be dependent upon their play in the AHL or farm system. This sends a message to other kids we draft that they won't get their shot in Calgary. That's especially worriesome for NCAA picks. We also had very poor drafting until BT came to Calgary (except Feaster getting Gudreau). I would say that Goalies are different: they take longer to develop. I wouldn't want Wolf called up. Pelletier has had 5 years to develop, but is still eating snacks I the stands. What's the point? He will take a QO and walk as well.
Forum: Armchair-GM12 janv. à 20 h 26
Sujet: Mediocrity
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WranglerWranglin</b></div><div>Markstrom's numbers in December were better, with significantly less help from goals for.

Lucic has 7 in his last 11, no one genuinely believes he is a long term solution, he just hasn't played his way off that line yet.</div></div>

While he is being a "short term solution" our leading AHL scorers are sitting in the stands. What's the point in having a draft and farm team if you never let them play? Very few players will be amazing their first NHl game. At some point, we are just developing players to sign as free agents elsewhere.

Vladar has played better than markstrom. His numbers show it. Similarly, Pelletier and Philips have played better than Lucic, yet have not been given any chance. Guaranteed nobody on the wranglers wants to sign as a UFA in Calgary.
Forum: Armchair-GM11 janv. à 12 h 24
Sujet: Mediocrity
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WranglerWranglin</b></div><div>Again.. Lucic hasn't played his way off that line, Markstrom should have started last night as you give your number 1 a chance to bounce back after getting pulled, Pelletier will play on this road trip..</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WranglerWranglin</b></div><div>Again.. Lucic hasn't played his way off that line, Markstrom should have started last night as you give your number 1 a chance to bounce back after getting pulled, Pelletier will play on this road trip..</div></div>

Markstrom consistently gives up a goal on the first 5 shots in the game. The team no longer plays with confidence in front of him. Vladar is posting better numbers this year: he should be starting every game until Markstrom can sort out the yips. Also, Lucic has 12pts this year (great for him) but not deserving of 2nd line status. This team finds ways to lose games. Sutter's defensive approach is great when you have the best line in hockey to win games for you. It's not great when you don't have elite scoring. Throwing tons of shots on net also turns over the puck. His system will only generate mediocre results unless the roster changes
Forum: Armchair-GM11 janv. à 3 h 26
Forum: Armchair-GM10 janv. à 21 h 14
Sujet: Mediocrity
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WranglerWranglin</b></div><div>He took rushes on the 1st line today with Lindholm and Toffoli. I doubt he slots in there right away but we are already leaps ahead of the Phillips scenario, Pelletier can play a full 200 foot game rather well, he displayed that fully at the World Juniors, he's a great fit on either line 1, 2 or 3, just can't split up that third line right now.

Lucic hasn't played his way off the second line yet, unfortunately, he and Kadri were good last night and I think that it will have to sour before it's changed, which at that point it will be one or two games past due. He hasn't played more than 30 seconds on the powerplay since November 17 where he played 42 seconds. Ruzicka has been where the puck goes to die on PP2 recently.</div></div>

Yep...not even in the line up. And started markstrom again who put up a goal on the second shot. Fsakes
Forum: Armchair-GM10 janv. à 21 h 12
Sujet: Calgary Flames
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheSummerofGeorge</b></div><div>I think the impetus for making a Reinhart proposal here is that Frank Seravalli has reported that FLA might try to move either of Bennett or Reinhart to recoup some of the significant amount of draft capital they've given up recently. No one in Florida thought they would be struggling to make playoffs this year, but it also seems like in making the Matthew Tkachuk trade they recognized they would have less urgency to win right away and kind of reset their intended competitive window.

Reinhart only has one year remaining on his $6.5M contract after this season, and they only gave up the 2022 28th overall pick and Devon Levi to get him. So it's possible if they look like a non-playoff team come TDL, they might think he's more valuable as a trade chip than as a guy who would be a pending UFA next year.

All that said, I still don't think they move him. Not many teams have the ability to add $6.5M right now, and I imagine FLA has no desire to retain any money. The teams that can afford him aren't going to be the ones giving up their early draft picks.

Also think Calgary is going to have to give up the 2023 1st. Their hands are pretty much tied on moving the 2024 1st or FLAs 2025 1st right now given the absurd laundry list of conditions currently attached to those picks.</div></div>

I dunno, it would seem difficult to replace Reinhart at 2C. Lindell seems like a 3C. Then again, I haven't looked at the FA market for next year. Although, the biggest mistakes are made July 1st. Signing anyone over 28 to a long-term deal is foolish. The contracts end poorly (as Calgary will find out). Calgary isn't close to contention IMO and they need a solid pick in this draft to restock the cupboards. My guess is that prices will be lower than anticipated this TD day. As you said, the cap is tight and could be only increasing by 1MM next year