[News] Curtis Glencross Retires

[bax]

Originally Posted by Locke

I dont think he'd be all that well liked on a 1-year $1M deal. I think you'd get a very sour and pissed off Scoreface for that.



You and I may think: 'hey, thats better than nothing.'



But he would likely take it as an insult.



I'm still not sure that hes at the point where hes taking that, his lack of a contract may still be the result of his demands/opinions/expectations being a bit too high.

What a load of rubbish. The guy just got cut from two non playoff teams and by all accounts is a pretty humble guy. I don't want the Flames to sign him either, but to think he would be insulted by a million dollar contract is ridiculous

[Coach]

I don't think he fits here, but there have to be SOME teams that can fit a <$1m 1 year deal for a bonafide top-9 winger.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by bax

What a load of rubbish. The guy just got cut from two non playoff teams and by all accounts is a pretty humble guy. I don't want the Flames to sign him either, but to think he would be insulted by a million dollar contract is ridiculous

Whats ridiculous is to blindly believe that if he was willing to accept that contract that 0 of 30 teams have seen fit to offer it.

[SuperMatt18]

I do wonder if what Locke is saying may be true.

By all accounts it looked like he had made the team in Colorado, maybe when it came to contract terms he wasn't prepared to accept the "show me" contract and they couldn't come to terms.

I agree with Locke in that you have to think some team has offered him $1 million for 1 year, it's more likely he just hasn't accepted it.

[Street Pharmacist]

With all the failed PTOs and depth vets waived, what does this do to the playoff rental market? It was super weak due to the increasing importance of draft picks, so I'm gonna guess only top 6 forwards and top 4 D move this deadline. Gonna be super, super dead

[D as in David]

And now we've added Freddie for no reason!

[Da_Chief]

Avs lied to us. They promised us if take Freddie they'd give Glenny a contract. Liars! I never wana speak to them again.

[dino7c]

so much Glencross denial around here lol

Guy isn't good enough

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

With all the failed PTOs and depth vets waived, what does this do to the playoff rental market? It was super weak due to the increasing importance of draft picks, so I'm gonna guess only top 6 forwards and top 4 D move this deadline. Gonna be super, super dead

It just means selling teams will have to be more resolute in their dealings.

Walking away from a Glencross for a 2nd and a 3rd was a home run.

At this point, I can't even tell what was a better deal, Berra for a 2nd, Baertschi for a 2nd or Glencross for a 2nd and a 3rd.

[Robo]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Avs lied to us. They promised us if take Freddie they'd give Glenny a contract. Liars! I never wana speak to them again.

pay back for the ROR offer sheet

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

It just means selling teams will have to be more resolute in their dealings.

Walking away from a Glencross for a 2nd and a 3rd was a home run.

At this point, I can't even tell what was a better deal, Berra for a 2nd, Baertschi for a 2nd or Glencross for a 2nd and a 3rd.

I wasn't a Glencross hater or anything, but the bolded is probably the best deal because he's the only one not playing in the NHL right now.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

I wasn't a Glencross hater or anything, but the bolded is probably the best deal because he's the only one not playing in the NHL right now.

Isn't Berra in the minors? Your point stands though.

All three were outstanding trades.

And Dougie isn't even mentioned, LOL

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Isn't Berra in the minors? Your point stands though.

All three were outstanding trades.

And Dougie isn't even mentioned, LOL

Pretty sure he's the backup still. Pickard pushed him, but I think he still got the job out of camp. Haven't been following too closely though.

[Stud_McCool]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

I wasn't a Glencross hater or anything, but the bolded is probably the best deal because he's the only one not playing in the NHL right now.

Tim Erixon.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by Locke

Whats ridiculous is to blindly believe that if he was willing to accept that contract that 0 of 30 teams have seen fit to offer it.

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I do wonder if what Locke is saying may be true.

By all accounts it looked like he had made the team in Colorado, maybe when it came to contract terms he wasn't prepared to accept the "show me" contract and they couldn't come to terms.

I agree with Locke in that you have to think some team has offered him $1 million for 1 year, it's more likely he just hasn't accepted it.

You guys really think that he is going to pass up a $1M 1yr contract for pride? That he'd rather not play, because he thinks that he's a better hockey player than 30 NHL coaches and general managers do?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by heep223

You guys really think that he is going to pass up a $1M 1yr contract for pride? That he'd rather not play, because he thinks that he's a better hockey player than 30 NHL coaches and general managers do?

No, all I'm saying is that that scenario is equally as likely as no one offering him a contract of any kind.

[The Yen Man]

I don't understand how a team like the Pens can't use a guy like Glencross on their bottom 6 for cheap. He's got to be better than some of the guys they currently have.

[Benched]

figured Florida, or hell Carolina, could use him...

Get some sun, collect your $1mill, play some hockey, zero pressure.

[sureLoss]

Perhaps comparable situations - Scottie Upshall signed a 1 yr $700k 2 way contract with St. Louis today.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Perhaps comparable situations - Scottie Upshall signed a 1 yr $700k 2 way contract with St. Louis today.

What is the League Minimum?