Article: Season Ticket Holder Meeting Notes and Info

[saillias]

I'm glad the org only thinks of Backlund as a 3rd line center. They're thinking like a stanley cup contender... on a stanley cup contender that's all he'd be.

The Sarich comment made my raise my eyebrows because Feaster was not around for that signing so I don't know what point there is to say "oh we wanted this other guy but he was gone so 'we' took sarich instead" doesn't make sense. Shut your mouth about Sutter already man

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by saillias

I'm glad the org only thinks of Backlund as a 3rd line center. They're thinking like a stanley cup contender... on a stanley cup contender that's all he'd be.

The Sarich comment made my raise my eyebrows because Feaster was not around for that signing so I don't know what point there is to say "oh we wanted this other guy but he was gone so 'we' took sarich instead" doesn't make sense. Shut your mouth about Sutter already man

Feaster re-signed Sarich last summer, that is why it is on him. What i don't understand is that they wanted another player, but when they could not get him, they offered the "insurance policy" Sarich a 2 year deal. If he was not what they wanted, then why 2 years?

[red sky]

Feaster was fortunate that Comeau wanted a one-year deal instead of the offered two-deal. At least the Flames got a draft pick for him I suppose.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Think they'll trade up with Blues pick + to nab Domi if they really like him?

Ugh, I hope we don't go chasing after Domi. Admittedly, Ive only seen him in a handful of games, but theres just way too much hype around this guy for what he is. I'm not impressed by backhand passes, followed by a dozen other lapses.

The only player I would want the Flames to move up for is McKinnon....and maybe Barkov. Anyone else, and I probably pass. I think there are too many good players in the 1st round draft and having 3 chances at them is just too good to pass up.

[troutman]

I think it is silly that they say certain things at these meetings are "in confidence". If something should remain a secret, they should not be telling season ticket holders. No season ticket holder signed a confidentiality agreement.

[moon]

Originally Posted by saillias

The Sarich comment made my raise my eyebrows because Feaster was not around for that signing so I don't know what point there is to say "oh we wanted this other guy but he was gone so 'we' took sarich instead" doesn't make sense. Shut your mouth about Sutter already man

What?

He was the GM for the signing of Sarich to a 2 year deal last summer. What does Sutter have to do with anything?

[Igottago]

Originally Posted by saillias

I'm glad the org only thinks of Backlund as a 3rd line center. They're thinking like a stanley cup contender... on a stanley cup contender that's all he'd be.

Exactly. I was very happy with Backlund's play last season but the organization can't be assuming that the 2nd line centre position is sealed up. Its time for some higher expectations with this team, and unless Backlund continues to elevate to even another gear, they will need better centres in the top 6. Good signs aren't good enough any more.

[moon]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Petan isn't thick at all so he doesn't fit the description. Nor is he ranked in the 10-12 range by anybody.

It is obviously Domi. He's built for his height and ranked top 10-12 by several sources.

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

They are both pretty much the same height. But it is obviously Domi that Feaster is referring to.

Where did Feaster say it was a guy who was 5'9 and thick? Did united say that is the recap or is that something someone else heard?

Also I don't think it would be all that risky at all to have Domi ranked 9-12 so it seems like Petan fits the description that united recapped better than Domi.

[BigFlameDog]

Originally Posted by saillias

I'm glad the org only thinks of Backlund as a 3rd line center. They're thinking like a stanley cup contender... on a stanley cup contender that's all he'd be.

The Sarich comment made my raise my eyebrows because Feaster was not around for that signing so I don't know what point there is to say "oh we wanted this other guy but he was gone so 'we' took sarich instead" doesn't make sense. Shut your mouth about Sutter already man

nvmd...Kyuss was on the case lol.

[mikephoen]

The impression I got from what feasted said was that there was almost no chance of them taking a guy that size. Only if his other skills were so much better than the other remaining players AND he was a beast physically despite his size would they consider him. No way they move up for a small player.

[Envitro]

I was going to post the same last night after getting back from the meeting, but shared OP's sentiments about keeping things that were said private to a certain degree as some things were said that I thought should not necessarily be public record.



A couple of points as well that haven't been mentioned (as far as I can tell):

• Willing to trade up to get into top 3 picks as those guys are franchise players, but also fine with drafting where they are. All depends on the deals that are out there and asking prices
• To clarify on Backlund, Feaster said they project him as 3rd line center with a possible upside of 2nd line center. That all depends on how he does. He also made a point of saying that Backs had a great season and would have been "comeback player of the year" if it were not for the performance of Stajan, whom he thought was great.
• On Stajan, he also said that he's a 3rd line C and that's about it...
• Management and KK are mad as hell any time someone runs our goalies without any kind of fear of retribution, and they want to build a big & mean team that will take care of business when needed. Sounds like they want to bring back the intimidation factor of playing in the 'Dome
• Mentioned that the mood on the bench changed (for the better) when McGratan came back and guys felt safe
• The theme throughout the night was to add size and skill, especially down the middle and on D

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

From what I was gathering by how Feaster was talking about how other teams have cap issues, I'm thinking that they might do Stempniak for Langkow type deals in reverse where we send a lower line guy for a top 6 forward with a higher contract. (I know Langkow flamed out and Stempniak has been great, I'm talking in a generic concept)

I could see something like Stajan, Stempniak, or Tanguay for Heatley or for Marleau as both the Sharks and Wild are kind of screwed cap wise heading into next season and each of those players are okay, but not a huge amount better than any of the guys on the Flames. We get the better asset, they get cap relief and a decent replacement of some sort.

That's really the only way I could see us spending to the cap as the UFA's aren't really worth the commitment $/term wise

I agree, I think they could add some "post apex" higher value contract guys. If Feaster is saying they will get close to the cap this season then I can't see how else he would do that. As long as the players that get added are great in the dressing room and want to work with the younger guys then go for it. This is a good time to create a new leadership dynamic.

[united]

I will be back at the lunch session today. I will add any new points that come up, and assume they may clarify some of the points made last night.

[krynski]

Originally Posted by Envitro

[*]Mentioned that the mood on the bench changed (for the better) when McGratan came back and guys felt safe

Hope this means McG comes back next year

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by united

I will be back at the lunch session today. I will add any new points that come up, and assume they may clarify some of the points made last night.

If nobody asks about Ryan O'Reilly, can you? I think this is a situation that needs to be explained. It could've been a debacle of monumental proportions.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by DionTheDman

If nobody asks about Ryan O'Reilly, can you? I think this is a situation that needs to be explained. It could've been a debacle of monumental proportions.

Actually I have some info on that, Ken King mentioned separately that everyone in the league was under the assumption that the offer sheet would've been viable as six teams put in offers to ROR. Colorado would not have allowed the situation to drag on and be put in the situation of having to match had they known that there was an issue (they would've been able to remove all bargaining power that ROR would've had). It was a bit of a gong show, but all the teams were under the assumption that it was legal and it was a mistake for not clarifying it (With six teams throwing offers in the pot, I would assume that it would've been A-OK as well because who would throw away a 1st + 3rd for nothing)

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by united

I will be back at the lunch session today. I will add any new points that come up, and assume they may clarify some of the points made last night.

I'll be there as well.

[hah]

I'm going also.

[Ark2]

This is probably going to be the highlight of the next 12 months for Feaster. The man talks a fantastic game, but does nothing to back it up. I put our chances of moving up into the top 3 at exactly 0.00%.

[Phanuthier]

Thanks for the report guys.

Glad to hear about Gio... we're lucky to have him. Quality competitor.

The Iginla "5 more games" made me a bit sad... wish things turned out different. Iginla really believed in being a Calgary Flame... not many genuine players like him out there these days.

Tanguay... boohoo, again. Time to move his (again) sulky ass (again)...

Sarich... pretty big contract to your plan B...

McGratton... good