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Old 06-27-2017, 08:56 AM   #1
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How would people feel about going after the likes of Justin Williams, does he still have what it takes to compete in our top six? or perhaps Vrbata, He had 20 goals last year and could probably be had at a good price. Seems to me that our management has identified the next little while as our "window" since we have given up so many draft picks. I personally would love to go into the playoffs with someone like Williams wearing our jersey. I know Vrbata has been known to disappear in the playoffs, maybe with a smaller role he could fly under the radar a bit. What do you think?
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:58 AM   #2
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At the deadline, maybe on Williams but not right now. Would like the Flames to give the guys they have now a shot. No to Vrbata.
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Both surprisingly productive for 35+ guys, but I am not sure how cheap they would be. I would say they would be in competition for the Versteeg spot for sure.
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:59 AM   #4
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I'd be glad with bringing in either of them to play on the top line, but certainly not to play on the third line... these guys will be relatively expensive, while a guy like Versteeg should cost about 2 million max...

Prefer Vrbata to Williams, to be honest.
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Old 06-27-2017, 09:05 AM   #6
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I'd rather they wait to pick up a veteran at the trade deadline. That way they will better know what their needs are on the team.
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Old 06-27-2017, 09:10 AM   #7
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Old 06-27-2017, 09:24 AM   #8
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Don't want any old expensive players at this point.
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Old 06-27-2017, 09:34 AM   #9
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Vrbata will sign here. He's one old guy Chayka likes.
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Old 06-27-2017, 09:46 AM   #10
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On a 1 year deal deal sure either would be fine (Would prefer Williams of the two).
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:11 AM   #11
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On a 1 year deal deal sure either would be fine (Would prefer Williams of the two).
I would prefer Williams as well. Would he sign a 1 years deal? say at 2.5 Mil?
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:16 AM   #12
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I'd be glad with bringing in either of them to play on the top line, but certainly not to play on the third line... these guys will be relatively expensive, while a guy like Versteeg should cost about 2 million max...

Prefer Vrbata to Williams, to be honest.

Interesting, I would prefer the slightly younger much more healthy Justin Williams. He has missed 6 total games in the past 6 seasons while producing and being known as a playoff performer. Vrbata may cost you less...but I like what you pay for in Justin Williams(Three Time Stanley Cup Champion).
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Adding a former Conn Smythe winner who scored 48 points at age 34 is not a bad idea at all. One year at most
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There are going to be a lot of decent options. If the Flames are adding to the top six, I think a vet at 1-3 million for 1-2 years is a good direction. I'd like Versteeg plus any one of Williams, Vrbata, Sharp, Marleau, or even a guy like Parenteau. I think some of those guys are going to be paid more than the Flames should be spending on that type of player, which is fine, as overall it's not a huge need.
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:37 AM   #15
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I would love to see another player like Frolik, maybe with a little more offensive upside. If they can produce, I don't mind spending 4 mil on a 1 or 2 year deal. Just like Smith, it could be a good stop gap solution. I think we have a great mixture of youth and experience. If Bennett fails to progress at the centre position we can move him to the wing, that would open up more options on the free agent market as we could either grab a centre or a wing.
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Interesting, I would prefer the slightly younger much more healthy Justin Williams. He has missed 6 total games in the past 6 seasons while producing and being known as a playoff performer. Vrbata may cost you less...but I like what you pay for in Justin Williams(Three Time Stanley Cup Champion).
Meh, Vrbata is a better scorer on a worse team, and I think he's more likely to be brought in anyway due to his connection with Treliving.
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:43 AM   #17
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Quite surprised to see that both guys had productive years last year. Very productive all things considered.Maybe a little less surprised with Williams given his teammates but still.
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My sens with Tre is even though he makes bold moves, he makes bold moves that will make sense for more then a year or two. I have my doubts that he's going to bring in guys like these, since they're not in the core age group.
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No to Vrbata. This guy can only play in AZ.
Williams maybe as a deadline pick up assuming we are in a playoff position.
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My sens with Tre is even though he makes bold moves, he makes bold moves that will make sense for more then a year or two. I have my doubts that he's going to bring in guys like these, since they're not in the core age group.
For long-term acquisitions, maybe. But any good GM is going to have to use short term deals to round out the roster. Now is the time to start rotating in guys like the above mentioned.
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