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Originally Posted by mkd_087
Feaster:
-Talked to Bouw during LA trip. Bouw was open to be traded. Provided extensive list of teams.
-6.6mil cap was an issue when dealing with teams. "The time was now".
-Worked to do trade in such a way that Bouw's consecutive iron man streak remains.
-Feaster happy to get back 1st round pick; "important as we try to restock the cupboards".
-Talked about scout debate about Ramo and Berra...yadda yadda yadda.
-On plethora of goaltending prospects: Berra/Ramo are older/more experienced. Gillies: feel really good about his progress. "You can never have too much help in net".
-Feaster says they still need to build on the blue line; building from the net out.
-14mil of cap space; "Very important". Will provide Flames with many options moving into Free Agency.
-Flames initiated trade talk with Bouwmeester. Bouw and his agent very easy to work with; twice as many teams provided on his list than Iggy.
-Flames now have 48 contracts. Contract swap with Bouw and Cundari.
-On deadline: Flames are not done. "We are open for business". Will continue to work on deals right through to April 3rd.
-Feaster on lack of success: "It's on me". "Maybe I wasn't as intellectually honest as I could have been".
Interesting interview, but a lot of the same talk.
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Expect to hear much of the bold part to be repeated and spun verbatim Wednesday afternoon.