CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
The blind squirrel found a nut. In their defense they haven't look as bad as their record. This should be an easier road trip, see how they manage.
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Rollerstud98
Active Member
I was looking at it and before last night they had held a lead in 6 of the 8 losses I believe. While not having held a lead in the 1 win at the time. So just need to be able to hold leads it seems.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
Not taking stupid penalties and not making stupid turnovers is why they won. Also Wolf was a stud last night!
Alex_YYC
Senior Member
It was nice to see them get a win against the Rangers, but part of me is also happy if they keep losing. Let’s face it. They aren’t likely to make the playoffs and at this point, it’s clear that we are heading for a full rebuild.
Mountain Man
Senior Member
Not hearing any talk from Kadri on pumping the brakes on trade talk, think the team know what's coming. I think everyone is tradeable save for Wolf of course, Honzek, Coronato and Zary, Weegar and Parekh and Gridin too. The rest can go, though I doubt anyone will want Huberdeau unless we keep half of his salary. I think we may need to keep Huberdeau around to hit the cap floor though...
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
The flames will give Kadri his 100th game celebration (currently scheduled for the Columbus game on November 5th). After that it will be open season of trades for Kadri. As for everyone else (outside of Andersson) the flames will be cautious. I'll first state this is not me talking but what I think the flames think... They're afraid to have a bunch of kids on their roster, losing Kadri means you lose someone who has been there and done that.
Now this is my opinion... I want to see what you have with the young guys you currently have. That will let you know what you need or it will let you know how far away you really are from having a chance at a Stanley Cup run not just a chance at the playoffs. I'll also say you need to identify someone you can bring in that has what Kadri has in him. Having a player that instantly demands respect is rare. Kadri demands respect for his consistent ability to be very good if not great at times. Sure, Backlund and Huberdeau are veterans that will stick around but those guys have never been mistaken for guys that have that "F**k you" in them. It is my opinion you need someone like that around to bring guys into the fight of an NHL game. Some might think Lomberg has that but the respect for him is not equal to Kadri, Lomberg is a fourth liner on the 32nd team in the league. Tkachuk was that guy for the flames, they replaced him with Kadri. Maybe you can get a guy like that back in a trade? I just know that type of player is available very often.
Now this is my opinion... I want to see what you have with the young guys you currently have. That will let you know what you need or it will let you know how far away you really are from having a chance at a Stanley Cup run not just a chance at the playoffs. I'll also say you need to identify someone you can bring in that has what Kadri has in him. Having a player that instantly demands respect is rare. Kadri demands respect for his consistent ability to be very good if not great at times. Sure, Backlund and Huberdeau are veterans that will stick around but those guys have never been mistaken for guys that have that "F**k you" in them. It is my opinion you need someone like that around to bring guys into the fight of an NHL game. Some might think Lomberg has that but the respect for him is not equal to Kadri, Lomberg is a fourth liner on the 32nd team in the league. Tkachuk was that guy for the flames, they replaced him with Kadri. Maybe you can get a guy like that back in a trade? I just know that type of player is available very often.