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View Poll Results: Should the Flames claim Gormley
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Yes
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No
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01-07-2016, 11:21 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Brandon Gormley on waivers. UPD: Clears
13th OA from 2010.
The Coyotes used the pick they acquired in the Jokinen trade to pick him.
Was once considered one of the best defencemen in the 2010 draft class.
https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...46982311149568
Don't see how the Flames could possibly fit him in.
Seems more like a fit for Vancouver who need young d-men.
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01-07-2016, 11:22 AM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flames Town
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I wouldn't mind picking him up for the bottom pair and see what he can do (obviously he has potential). He is young and if he can do well, can potentially become a contributing member on the team when the likes of Wideman, Russell, Smid, and Engelland are gone.
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01-07-2016, 11:24 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary
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No room here. We have too many NHL d-men already to fit in a tweener.
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01-07-2016, 11:24 AM
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aka Spike
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Darkest Corners of My Mind
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I'd like him, because who doesn't want another 1st round pick? But if he's had trouble cracking 2 teams, what are the chances he's good enough for us?
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01-07-2016, 11:25 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Buffalo is also a strong possibility they reportedly have been looking for a LHD for awhile now.
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01-07-2016, 11:25 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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Seems crazy now, but his stock has obviously dropped a ton. Unless Brad has some insight as to how to get him going, the Flames should pass.
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01-07-2016, 11:26 AM
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If we didn't already have Smid, Engelland, and Nakladal, yes.
But IMO we should be giving Nakladal a look soon here.
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01-07-2016, 11:26 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MTL
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No space, even if we unload Russel at the deadline, we have some internal options (Nakladal, Kulak) which would be better asset management.
As for when Smid Engelland and Wideman are gone, we will have Kylington, Hickey and Anderson pushing for spots.
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01-07-2016, 11:29 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flames Town
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkhouser
No space, even if we unload Russel at the deadline, we have some internal options (Nakladal, Kulak) which would be better asset management.
As for when Smid Engelland and Wideman are gone, we will have Kylington, Hickey and Anderson pushing for spots.
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Not to disregard your opinion, but I personally don't think any of Kylington, Hickey, or Anderson will be pushing for spots before 2018. Maybe Hickey, but I definitely think both Anderson and Kylington need at least 3 years in the minors.
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01-07-2016, 11:29 AM
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkhouser
No space, even if we unload Russel at the deadline, we have some internal options (Nakladal, Kulak) which would be better asset management.
As for when Smid Engelland and Wideman are gone, we will have Kylington, Hickey and Anderson pushing for spots.
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I understand your reasoning, but history has shown that there's very little chance that all of those guys make it in the NHL, let alone to the NHL.
I'm of the mindset that the more options you have, the better your position. If they do all end up excelling, then you deal from a position of strength and improve your club in some other area of opportunity.
Can never have too many good young assets.
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01-07-2016, 11:30 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Yes, but I agree fitting him in would be tricky. If a trade could be worked out to make room that moves a bottom pairing dman, that would be ideal. But then again, if there was a trade partner looking for a bottom pairing dman, then Gormley probably wouldn't be on waivers.
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01-07-2016, 11:31 AM
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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I think it's a moot point regardless, he'll likely be claimed before Calgary has a shot.
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01-07-2016, 11:31 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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If Brad could trade one of Wideman, Engelland, Smid or Russell in the next 12 hours the. maybe. So most likely no. I'd almost rather give Nakladal a chance if we do trade a dman. Sounds like he's been very strong in the minors.
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01-07-2016, 11:39 AM
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#14
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Franchise Player
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I would claim him, trade Russell. Nice young group mixed with vets going forward.
Giordano - Brodie
Gormley - Hamilton
Smid - Wideman
Nakladal
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01-07-2016, 11:41 AM
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#15
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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I'd rather trade Wideman for him than pick him up.
Either way someone would have to move, but I wouldn't mind. Haven't seen much of him though.
Edmonton? Another high pick to add to their line-up.
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01-07-2016, 11:48 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
13th OA from 2010.
The Coyotes used the pick they acquired in the Jokinen trade to pick him.
Was once considered one of the best defencemen in the 2010 draft class..
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Some gems from the draft thread.
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I am physically ill watching Phoenix make this pick 8(
I am sure he will turn out to be the next Lidstrom...jfc.
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I can't believe this. It feels like somebody threw battery acid in my face.
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01-07-2016, 11:49 AM
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Lol ouch
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01-07-2016, 11:50 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lethbridge
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No room for him. Watch the Oilers claim him.
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01-07-2016, 11:53 AM
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#19
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Franchise Player
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Well Gormley was projected to go higher than 13th, Fowler too. Of course Fowler has gone in a much different direction.
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01-07-2016, 11:55 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashasx
Well Gormley was projected to go higher than 13th, Fowler too. Of course Fowler has gone in a much different direction.
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Battery acid in my face.
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