[Trade] Flames acquire G Brian Elliott for 35th OA & conditional 2018 3rd

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

For pick 35. Pretty steep price, not sure how I feel about this.

Seriously? lol

[locsofblu]

Very capable goalie. As long as we address our ####ty defense coverage Elliot will have another great year.

[smiggy77]

very low cost. I LOVE YOU TRELIVING

[Roof-Daddy]

$2.5 million cap hit for a starter next year means the Flames have wiggle room to pursue Lucic.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by foshizzle11

We are getting a starting goalie for a pick that likely won't produce an NHLee.

Oh I get he is starting goalie, I am just not sold he is at the same level as a MAF or for sure a Bishop.

[Anduril]

So when's the next thread complaining about Treliving's ability as a GM with great examples like signing Raymond and Engelland?

[Saint Troy]

Home run.

[csnarpy]

lol, need an out of town report now...

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Best save percentage in the regular season. For a 2nd rounder.

Sign him to an extension and it's a steal. Great job, BT.

edit: Best save percentage I meant.

[AcGold]

Treliving wins another draft, perfect trade. Now. To jettison Wideman into orbit

[wooohooo]

Is this for sure just 1 pick or speculation?

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Is it just me or does it feel like today couldn't have gone better so far?

[btimbit]

He doesn't start too many games a year, I wonder if they still target a guy like Hutton? Or do they like Ortio as a 1b? Or do they think Elliot can play 60+ games?

Who cares, I'm thrilled

[sureLoss]

Well Bishop was obviously more of a priority, but his contract demands pushed the Flames away

Dean Molberg @fan960boomer
Told Brian Elliott is a solid guy. Remember he left his vacation when the All Star Game asked if he'd sub in...determined to show he's a #1

[Jetfire]

Super thrilled to have Elliott at a great price, and low trade cost.

[CaptainCrunch]

Suck it Pittsburgh you could have solved your cap issues going forward . . . but nooooo Rutherford you had to act like my dear departed Grandpa and get greedy.

I hate to break it to you, but there aren't gold in them thar hills anymore. Just failure.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Trailer Fire

Goodbye Tage Thompson. (Ok probably not...)

My immediate thought.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

$2.5 million cap hit for a starter next year means the Flames have wiggle room to pursue Lucic.

Holy ####...that's true. Now I kinda want them to do it.

[Anduril]

Darren Haynes
‏@DarrenWHaynes
So Brian Elliott is a Calgary Flame. His .930 SV% ranked No. 1 in the NHL in the regular season. He wasn't too bad in the playoffs either.

[dammage79]

Best and most logical possible outcome. Great move.