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Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan
I like you. And I normally agree with most of what you say (except I still don't know why you like Houston 
I have blocked a lot of people this year for being needlessly relentless about several players, but most people on these boards are fair and mindful, and I really do appreciate those people. Being involved with Calgary Puck has been such a fun experience for me, and I am fairly sad that I might be 'BigBrodieFan' on a different message board soon.
That being said, TJ has given 8 years to the Flames and he has a done a lot of good. His most valuable asset has been his speed, regardless if anyone wants to admit it or not. It's what gives him the most value. Valimaki is a great kid and he's going to be a great player for the Flames, as is Andersson, Kyl, etc, etc. However, you are going to notice a definite lack of speed from your blue line with Brodie gone.
Next year, you'll just have a couple of more whipping boys- and one or two of them will be slow defensemen. Maybe they wouldn't be slow to some teams, but you've been spoiled by a very fast blue line. It's especially going to look slower without Mike Smith to help the D avoid getting hit, and having puck battles in the boards. |
I get exactly what you're saying. And I know you have a personal interest in Brodie which makes you a fan. I am fan of certain players too, like Gaudreau, who make the game interesting for me. So while I want to see the team improve, there are definitely guys I would rather not see moved. Iginla was another one.
If your goal going into the offseason is to trade so and so, it's going to fail. If trading Brodie or anyone else gets you what you truly covet,then its worth it IMO. And I am a little pissed that our mobile D got owned by the Avs. Not saying the forwards are blameless, it just didn't end up being an advantage at all.
As for Houston, any diverse city of this size will have good and bad things. After living here a while, I have figured out the things I like and try to focus on those. And there is plenty. I also get defensive when people call the city I call home, a "dump". Without knowing, I'm going to guess you live in Katy which might impact your perspective