Flames STH Meeting: Lunch Session

[chedder]

New arena in the next decade. Wow! We're so lucky. So, it will have only taken 20 years to build from when King started yacking about it.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

Curious to see who the vetran player is, and if he could help us.
I'm hoping it's Patrick Marleau (but I seriously doubt it).

Gaudreau-Monahan-Marleau
Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
Ferland-Bennett-Foo
Jankowski-Lazar-Brouwer
Stajan

Gio-Hamilton
Brodie-Hamonic
Kulikov-Kulak

Smith
Condon

*Drool*

[AC]

Originally Posted by united

- Flames will likely shift back to a retro-style jersey in the next few years. Might not be exactly the same as the retros, but the players love them, coaches love them, management loves them, and fans love them.

So naturally they chose not to go that route now...

[Plaedo]

Originally Posted by AC

So naturally they chose not to go that route now...

As much as I absolutely hate it, I would assume the jersey market is fairly inelastic, as long as a "passable" jersey is offered. So with a new manufacturer you ride the wave of "new" and "fresh" with a standard one, and then milk the retro jersey at some point amidst deep runs in the playoffs, after building up the bandwagon fanbase even more. It makes business sense.

[united]

To clarify, he didn't say whether or not this vet had ever won a cup before (at least from what I remember hearing) so I don't necessarily think you should exclude those who have. Maybe he's someone who has won before but wants to win one more time.

In the moment, my mind immediately thought of Justin Williams, but that may be more wishing than realistic.

[timbit]

Marleau would be one of the Flames fastest skaters.

The others? Not so much.

Too much money probably.

[rohara66]

Will lose my mind if it's Jagr! Please be jags

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by AC

So naturally they chose not to go that route now...

I suspect the retros will be back with the opening of a new building in three or four years.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by AC

So naturally they chose not to go that route now...

My guess is it's one of two things;

1) The Flames know they can sell the "new" jerseys this year and next so they're going to milk it a bit. Possibly introduce a third next season. Then in a few years sell even more "new" jerseys when they make the switch to retros.

Or

2) The Flames have seen the overwhelmingly negative response to the Adidas jerseys and are finally caving.

Also, FWIW King also said they might try something "kooky" on a third jersey in the future so prepare for that possibility.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Treliving bugged Sweeney to trade him Hamilton while in line to go to the bathroom.

Best. GM. Ever.

Hmm seems like a familiar technique...something something bathroom

[mrdonkey]

It's Doan.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by mrdonkey

It's Doan.

Source please.

[schooner]

Originally Posted by FlatLandFlamesFan

Hmm seems like a familiar technique...something something bathroom

Have tried and can confirm, does not work. Treliving must be a wizard.

/all lies, please to do take this comment as serious.

[goodyear]

Originally Posted by Southside

I also thought it interesting that a free agent player called Brad directly expressing an interest in coming to Calgary as he views us as a winner. My mind started racing. Who? Who the hell could it be?

I think its one of Doan, Marleau or Iggy.

Jagr will play into his 50s.



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[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by united

- Was approached by an older veteran free agent who told the Flames there was only four teams he wanted to play for or he would retire. The Flames and the other three teams he considers cup contenders in the next couple years, and he has no care about making money anymore - just wants to win. Has never had that phone call before so it's exciting to be considered a contender by outsiders.
- At this point, the Flames biggest organizational need is skilled forwards.

I think I would tear up if Giordano were to hand skilled forward Jarome Iginla the Stanley Cup...

[Hackey]

Jagr would be pretty awesome. I'd take Marleau second. Iggy or Doan meh. Think I'd even take Vrbata before them.

[1qqaaz]

Marleau's hometown Swift Current is relatively close to Calgary. I wonder if he would want to move closer to home.

However, he has now spent have his life in San Jose, so maybe the connection is no longer close.

I'm guessing that Treliving is referring to Doan.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Also, FWIW King also said they might try something "kooky" on a third jersey in the future so prepare for that possibility.

Ah crap, it's going to be the cowboy boot skate isn't it?

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Marleau's hometown Swift Current is relatively close to Calgary. I wonder if he would want to move closer to home.

However, he has now spent have his life in San Jose, so maybe the connection is no longer close.

I'm guessing that Treliving is referring to Doan.

He does meet all the criteria. Natural RW.

Also roots in AB, and connections to Treliving/Maloney. Probably longtime buds with Smith as well.

That being said... he appears to have fallen off a cliff this year so I dunno, even on the cheap.

[goodyear]

Originally Posted by AC

So naturally they chose not to go that route now...

Man F Ken King. Why can't we have a President as good as the GM?

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