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Old 06-09-2014, 02:25 PM   #1
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Treliving, Conroy, King and Burke were all there.

The Building will take 3 years to build once the shovel is in the ground, and about 1 year of prep and probably 8 months of getting all the details ironed out with the city. Basically we're looking at 2020 give or take.

The new rink will have other parts to it, not just the arena.

The Flames are going to be patient through the rebuild and all the players will be given a chance to make it on the team. It's basically up to them whether or not they are playing in Calgary. They are not going to rush guys just because they are hyped. Can't hurt to spend time in the minors.

Regarding #4, they said that there is a consensus top 5 but that how they are ranked around the league varies enormously. This draft is weird where you are more apt to draft for need rather than BPA, because it is very even talent wise, no huge drop offs at certain points. Also is very odd because only 1 D-man in the top 10.

Burke managed to get his truck in his garage upon moving here (the garage was too short, had to be fixed). Burke hopes this is his last job in hockey. He hopes/expects to be here for the next 10 years

Treliving liked Ward and thinks he'll be getting a job elsewhere soon, but didn't feel that he was a fit for what was needed moving forward and that's why he was let go. Communication between Calgary and Abby seemed to be the problem but Treliving didn't quite come out and say it.

They have touched base with all the UFA/RFA's. They have made an offer to Cammalleri, just depends on if the #'s/term work for both sides.

Want to be bigger/more physical. Having Hudler/Cammy/Gaudreau/Byron/Baertschi is a problem, but can compensate by having several big guys in the lineup.

Praised Westgarth heavily and keyed in that getting him was important as the Flames stopped getting hit because of having both him and Grats. Need 2 guys like that to deter other teams from taking advantage.

Need to be able to physically dictate the play.

I'll edit this as I remember details
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