Lee Stempniak

[Psytic]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Why can't the discussion be about what will happen? Talking about what should have happened can only be said a few times before becoming painfully redundant and we already have ricardo to remind of of how we shouldn't have signed him in every post he makes

Because none of us are fortune tellers unless you want to tell me the winning lotto numbers. all we can do is speculate what should be done. None of us know what will happen.

[FAN]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Why can't the discussion be about what will happen? Talking about what should have happened can only be said a few times before becoming painfully redundant

That's the nature of discussion. We discuss what happened more than what we think will happen. Are you seriously more interested in discussing/speculating on whether Stempniak is going to score 20 goals next year, whether he will get injured next year, and whether he'll get traded before the season is done? I suppose you can guess away.

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

I think he is too, but that isn't the problem, its that no one after Nemisz is NHL ready on the right side.

I think the ridiculous number of injuries last season have made Feaster a bit gun shy to be honest. I think he sees this as Nemisz being an NHL ready call-up when we do have injuries, and believes that is a better option than having Nemisz as a regular and then having Aliu as the call-up depth.

As for who they should have or shouldn't have signed, it's all moot because what's done is done.

I hope thats not the case, if it is, that is dumb. Nemisz should be in the NHL, if Feaster wants depth, sign them via 2-way deals. Starting Nemisz in the AHL "just in case we get a ton of injuries" is dumb.

[Heavy Jack]

I look forward to Stemps putting up 45ish points. I think he can be a perfect shot to put on the right side of Baertschi who knows how to find shooters. We have 3 legit scoring lines going into the season at the moment:

Tanguay - Cammalleri - Iginla
Glencross - Cervenka - Hudler
Baertschi - Backlund - Stempniak

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

I look forward to Stemps putting up 45ish points. I think he can be a perfect shot to put on the right side of Baertschi who knows how to find shooters. We have 3 legit scoring lines going into the season at the moment:

Tanguay - Cammalleri - Iginla
Glencross - Cervenka - Hudler
Baertschi - Backlund - Stempniak

maybe I have been burned too many times in the past, but I have trouble referring to a top 9 with 2 rookies and Backlund as 3 legit scoring lines.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by FAN

That's the nature of discussion. We discuss what happened more than what we think will happen. Are you seriously more interested in discussing/speculating on whether Stempniak is going to score 20 goals next year, whether he will get injured next year, and whether he'll get traded before the season is done? I suppose you can guess away.

there is much more to speculate than that as there is for every player.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

there is much more to speculate than that as there is for every player.

Not really when you consider the things that are WORTH speculating about a player. Points and overall performance, sure. Specualting on something like injuries is just plain pointless.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Not really when you consider the things that are WORTH speculating about a player. Points and overall performance, sure. Specualting on something like injuries is just plain pointless.

i never suggested speculating on injuries. but year production and performance are one thing to speculate on, then there are who he will play with, what roles he will see and things of that nature. it's not a bottomless pit that goes on forever but there is much more to think about that how we shouldn't have signed him

[Coach]

^^ Yeah I agree, and I know this is obviously a discussion board, but really speculating on anything is kind of pointless. And I can understand why some people can be annoyed with the redundancy that ultimate arises from such discussions.

Honestly I feel like this Flames team is the most exciting in years purely based on that fact that we have absolutely no idea how a lot of players are going to perform. Guys like Baertschi, Hudler and Cervenka could completely bust, or break out for 80+ points. You never know.

[FAN]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

i never suggested speculating on injuries. but year production and performance are one thing to speculate on, then there are who he will play with, what roles he will see and things of that nature. it's not a bottomless pit that goes on forever but there is much more to think about that how we shouldn't have signed him

Why not start a fantasy hockey thread or go to a fantasy hockey board? I'm sure you'll find the discussion more to your liking there.

Personally, I am more interested in debating whether to re-sign a player than to speculate on a player's production this year, his role on the team, and "things of that nature." In reality though, everything is connected. If one is of the opinion that Stempniak shouldn't be re-signed, speculating Stempniak's production next season, who he'll play with, and his role on the team is rather pointless. If your'e of the opinion that Stempniak should be re-signed, you'll likely see Stempniak being in a certain production range, playing with certain players, and having a certain role on the team. But the discussion should almost always start with "should this player be a part of the Calgary Flames organization?"

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by FAN

Why not start a fantasy hockey thread or go to a fantasy hockey board? I'm sure you'll find the discussion more to your liking there.

Personally, I am more interested in debating whether to re-sign a player than to speculate on a player's production this year, his role on the team, and "things of that nature." In reality though, everything is connected. If one is of the opinion that Stempniak shouldn't be re-signed, speculating Stempniak's production next season, who he'll play with, and his role on the team is rather pointless. If your'e of the opinion that Stempniak should be re-signed, you'll likely see Stempniak being in a certain production range, playing with certain players, and having a certain role on the team. But the discussion should almost always start with "should this player be a part of the Calgary Flames organization?"

so because I don't see the point in incessantly whinging about a signing I would be better off in a fantasy hockey board?

He is signed, its time to get over it, shut the #### up and move on to supporting the players we have

[FAN]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

so because I don't see the point in incessantly whinging about a signing I would be better off in a fantasy hockey board?

He is signed, its time to get over it, shut the #### up and move on to supporting the players we have

I think what you should do is try to buy this site and force everyone to talk only about things you want to talk about.

[Captain_Obvious]

Lee Stempniak has been one of our best forwards this year.

He deserves some props, and Ricardow needs to eat some serious crow for suggesting the guy is a jersey full of air that never hits anyone and needs to be waived.

Lee has shown great jump, is driving to the net and putting up points no matter who he's playing with. He's also playing very gritty and going to the hard areas with vigor.

If we get our top line going he's going to add some valuable depth scoring this year.

[Roof-Daddy]

Heh, yeap, Stempniak, Wideman and Hudler......real amnesty buy out candidates these guys all are.

[Goodlad]

One thing to keep in mind is Stempniak is known to be a player that runs hot and cold. He's currently on a hot streak (which is awesome) but in the past when he wasn't scoring he was useless out there. This season looks completely different. He's back checking, throwing the body around and creating havoc in front of the net. I think even if he hits a slow spot this season he'll still be an effective player out there.

[StrykerSteve]

[you got PHANUEFED]

2 words: Contract year.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by you got PHANUEFED

2 words: Contract year.

? He isn't in a contract year. He signed a 2 year deal.

[FlamesAddiction]

Stempniak's reputation has always been that he is a super streak, super streaky player. Super streaky.

He has been on PPG paces before but always tapers off.

[Hatter]

Stempniak is streaky, but he's playing different. He's all over the ice out there. He could have 0 points this season and personally, I'd be gushing about his play anyways. Stemps is out there breaking up plays, throwing his body around, and driving hard to the net.

Looks good on him!