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868904 · 08-04-2021, 10:05 AM

This kind of feels like the Lindros sweepstakes. Not saying Eichel is Lindros, just saying the situations feel similar to me.

Flames were rumoured to be in on it and had a strong package of current players with Nieuwendyk as the centrepiece, but other teams like the Flyers had a bluechip piece in Forsberg.

I was bitterly disappointed as the Flames were similar to now, as a team that had stagnated and needed a change. The core was similar in age to the current core with Fleury, Roberts, Nieuwendyk, Reichel all in that 21 to 26 age range but with the defense being older (Suter and Macinnis at 28 and 29)

Things only got worse from there. Nieuwendyk played a few more seasons as the team wallowed in mediocrity until he eventually forced a trade out (Iggy!), then Roberts wanted out, Macinnis wanted out, Suter wanted out.
There were many dark years to follow.

I guess that's why I'm in favour of acquiring Eichel, I understand the risk with his health, but I'm just not comfortable with the status quo.

But who knows, maybe the Flames miss out on Eichel and we keep the core in tact and go in win the Cup next season.

08-04-2021, 10:05 AM	#2471
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	This kind of feels like the Lindros sweepstakes. Not saying Eichel is Lindros, just saying the situations feel similar to me. Flames were rumoured to be in on it and had a strong package of current players with Nieuwendyk as the centrepiece, but other teams like the Flyers had a bluechip piece in Forsberg. I was bitterly disappointed as the Flames were similar to now, as a team that had stagnated and needed a change. The core was similar in age to the current core with Fleury, Roberts, Nieuwendyk, Reichel all in that 21 to 26 age range but with the defense being older (Suter and Macinnis at 28 and 29) Things only got worse from there. Nieuwendyk played a few more seasons as the team wallowed in mediocrity until he eventually forced a trade out (Iggy!), then Roberts wanted out, Macinnis wanted out, Suter wanted out. There were many dark years to follow. I guess that's why I'm in favour of acquiring Eichel, I understand the risk with his health, but I'm just not comfortable with the status quo. But who knows, maybe the Flames miss out on Eichel and we keep the core in tact and go in win the Cup next season. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!