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Calgary4LIfe · 06-27-2016, 05:06 PM

I'll never really understand the hate for Colborne on these forums by many posters. Not everyone definitely, but a loud contingent.

20 goal scorer - people brush it off as a hot streak - I wish other players on the Flames would go on such hot streaks.
Improvement every year
Becoming more physical every year, especially along the boards where the Flames have the greatest weakness
Towards the end of last year, he started developing a strong net-front presence. That is another facet that the Flames were greatly missing in their repertoire.

He has yet to plateau. He has done nothing but take strides forward with his development.

Treliving is playing hard-ball here, and good on him having the stones to do it. I like Colborne, but I also don't want to overpay for him either - I don't want the Flames to overpay for anyone on the team, as it just makes it more difficult to win championships. I bet that Colborne signs. I am betting Treliving would be a little disappointed to lose him.

Jooris will be interesting. I don't think there will be many teams lining up with contracts in hand, so I would bet he signs at a substantial pay cut. He is really a fringe NHL'er right now that for all intents and purposes could be replaced.

Ortio is the one in trouble. After the debacle of last season with the Flames, and a relatively small market for relatively unproven goalies missing a high pedigree, I think it is a choice between accepting the Flames' offer, or going back to Europe. Maybe he can get an AHL deal somewhere, but most organizations have capable young goalies coming up through the ranks. A few landing spots I guess, but it is a small market for him. Probably in his best interest to accept whatever contract the Flames present him with if he still has NHL aspirations.

I loved Arnold, but he just hasn't been taking steps forward. I think it was bad luck 2 years ago as he was looking good and seemed to be the next call-up, but then got injured. Players that have outscored Arnold in the last 2 seasons include David Wolf, Max Reinhart, Turner Elson, Kenneth Agostino, Freddie Hamilton, Drew Shore and Garnet Hathaway last season was 1 point shy of Arnold with 8 less games played. He simply had to take a step forward, but didn't. Tough to see him go, but I also really liked Reinhart and the Flames traded him for a conditional 4th (which was never met).

None of the other players were surprises to me. I don't think Agostino translated very well in the NHL.

This not only frees up contract spots, but just as importantly allows other prospects more ice time.

06-27-2016, 05:06 PM	#170
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I'll never really understand the hate for Colborne on these forums by many posters. Not everyone definitely, but a loud contingent. 20 goal scorer - people brush it off as a hot streak - I wish other players on the Flames would go on such hot streaks. Improvement every year Becoming more physical every year, especially along the boards where the Flames have the greatest weakness Towards the end of last year, he started developing a strong net-front presence. That is another facet that the Flames were greatly missing in their repertoire. He has yet to plateau. He has done nothing but take strides forward with his development. Treliving is playing hard-ball here, and good on him having the stones to do it. I like Colborne, but I also don't want to overpay for him either - I don't want the Flames to overpay for anyone on the team, as it just makes it more difficult to win championships. I bet that Colborne signs. I am betting Treliving would be a little disappointed to lose him. Jooris will be interesting. I don't think there will be many teams lining up with contracts in hand, so I would bet he signs at a substantial pay cut. He is really a fringe NHL'er right now that for all intents and purposes could be replaced. Ortio is the one in trouble. After the debacle of last season with the Flames, and a relatively small market for relatively unproven goalies missing a high pedigree, I think it is a choice between accepting the Flames' offer, or going back to Europe. Maybe he can get an AHL deal somewhere, but most organizations have capable young goalies coming up through the ranks. A few landing spots I guess, but it is a small market for him. Probably in his best interest to accept whatever contract the Flames present him with if he still has NHL aspirations. I loved Arnold, but he just hasn't been taking steps forward. I think it was bad luck 2 years ago as he was looking good and seemed to be the next call-up, but then got injured. Players that have outscored Arnold in the last 2 seasons include David Wolf, Max Reinhart, Turner Elson, Kenneth Agostino, Freddie Hamilton, Drew Shore and Garnet Hathaway last season was 1 point shy of Arnold with 8 less games played. He simply had to take a step forward, but didn't. Tough to see him go, but I also really liked Reinhart and the Flames traded him for a conditional 4th (which was never met). None of the other players were surprises to me. I don't think Agostino translated very well in the NHL. This not only frees up contract spots, but just as importantly allows other prospects more ice time.