Erixon or Brodie?

[sureLoss]

I wouldn't mind Sven Baertschi:

[Jing]

I would definitely want the flames to go for someone with more skill.

Guys I wouldn't mind at #13 are:

Armia
Zibenjad
Scheifele
Bartchi

McNeill looks decent, but other seem to have more natural skill. If it comes down to it I would rather take Scheifele then McNeill.

[Garbs]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

I wouldn't mind Sven Baertschi:

Anyone that head butts the puck into the net is ok in my books

[cznTiburon]

The talent coming out of switzerland now adays is really great to see, 5 years down the road and we could really see their international team start winning tournys

[Oilbert]

Originally Posted by cznTiburon

The talent coming out of switzerland now adays is really great to see, 5 years down the road and we could really see their international team start winning tournys

They'll overtake the Czechs soon.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

I wouldn't mind Sven Baertschi:

He would be my 1st choice as well. Don't think he will still be there though.

[Reign of Fire]

Feaster on Fan 960 said that Erixon hasn't been signed yet, and the deadline is coming up. He better get it done, imagine if we lose him.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Reign of Fire

Feaster on Fan 960 said that Erixon hasn't been signed yet, and the deadline is coming up. He better get it done, imagine if we lose him.

I didn't hear him on the Fan, but there's an interview with him on the Flames' website, and he doesn't sound concerned about getting it done. It sounds like they were waiting for his season to be done, which it finally is with the Worlds being over. I'd think that with the CBA and ELC rules being what they are, it's not too tough to sign a first round pick -- just give him the rookie max and figure out the bonus structure that works.


Also, based on what Feaster said, it sounds like both Erixon and Brodie will be given a real shot at making the team, and he said that they're looking at drafting someone this year who can be looking at cracking the line-up by the 2012-13 season.

[Bezer]

I like Erixon better than Brodie. Erixon seems to be a very well rounded player and I hope he makes the team this year or next. And wasn't there stories about Brodie having some attitude issues, that sets off a lot of warning bells for me.

As far as the draft I just want one player that will make an immediate impact like Fowler or Skinner.. unlikely but praying to the hockey gods every night might help.

[Johnny Rotten]

When are the Flames going to announce Erixon's signing? I know Feaster said it shouldn't be a problem to get him signed, but come on already!

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Johnny Rotten

When are the Flames going to announce Erixon's signing? I know Feaster said it shouldn't be a problem to get him signed, but come on already!

Erixon must be signed before June 1st, So I assume it will be announced sometime this week.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

Erixon must be signed before June 1st, So I assume it will be announced sometime this week.

Or we deal him for a top 10 pick in this year's draft - could be interesting as Columbus has been angling for a d-man, Florida is in tear down mode and NJ has a history of building around the D.

If Erixon wants to be here and help build a winner, we welcome him with open arms. If he doesn't, I won't be upset if we draft twice in the top 13 in this year's draft.

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

Or we deal him for a top 10 pick in this year's draft - could be interesting as Columbus has been angling for a d-man, Florida is in tear down mode and NJ has a history of building around the D.

If Erixon wants to be here and help build a winner, we welcome him with open arms. If he doesn't, I won't be upset if we draft twice in the top 13 in this year's draft.

So...you think a team is going to trade a top 10 pick in this year's draft for the rights to a player which will expire in a week leaving them with nothing if they can't sign him either?

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Superfraggle

So...you think a team is going to trade a top 10 pick in this year's draft for the rights to a player which will expire in a week leaving them with nothing if they can't sign him either?

If they come to an agreement with his agent then sure.

We had a trade worked out with the Maple Leafs to trade Jarret Stoll's rights for a 2nd and 4th rounder but fax issues I believe ended up botching it before the deadline.

[FlamesAddiction]

If we don't sign Erixon, what type of compensation pick do we get? Is there a formula for figuring it out, or does the NHL decided arbitrarily?

I hope we sign him though. The contract should just be a standard entry level deal for a 1st rounder, no? I thought those contracts were pretty much cookie cutter stuff.

[Johnny Rotten]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

If we don't sign Erixon, what type of compensation pick do we get? Is there a formula for figuring it out, or does the NHL decided arbitrarily?

I hope we sign him though. The contract should just be a standard entry level deal for a 1st rounder, no? I thought those contracts were pretty much cookie cutter stuff.

I think it's pretty standard. He can't hold out for more than what an entry level contract dictates.

Hopefully, a contract is done this week and this can all be put to bed.

IF it were possible, a trade of Erixon in the top ten would be alright, I guess, but in my opinion only if it gave the Flames a chance to draft a highly rated forward.

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

If they come to an agreement with his agent then sure.

We had a trade worked out with the Maple Leafs to trade Jarret Stoll's rights for a 2nd and 4th rounder but fax issues I believe ended up botching it before the deadline.

I think you guys are undervaluing top 10 draft picks here. And the new team isn't allowed to negotiate with Erixon's agent before they acquire his rights. Unless you're suggesting that the Flames have known for a while that they weren't going to sign Erixon and gave his agent permission to talk to other teams, while pretending to fans that Feaster expects to sign him themselves. Farfetched.

[Johnny Rotten]

Originally Posted by Superfraggle

I think you guys are undervaluing top 10 draft picks here. And the new team isn't allowed to negotiate with Erixon's agent before they acquire his rights. Unless you're suggesting that the Flames have known for a while that they weren't going to sign Erixon and gave his agent permission to talk to other teams, while pretending to fans that Feaster expects to sign him themselves. Farfetched.

It probably is far-fetched, but why is he not signed yet? Feaster said he couldn't negotiate with Erixon during the WHC, but why wasn't he signed BEFORE the WHC?

They had two years to sign the player, and still no news? Ryan Howse was drafted the same year, and he's signed, but their first pick that year is not. That seems strange to me.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Johnny Rotten

It probably is far-fetched, but why is he not signed yet? Feaster said he couldn't negotiate with Erixon during the WHC, but why wasn't he signed BEFORE the WHC?

They had two years to sign the player, and still no news? Ryan Howse was drafted the same year, and he's signed, but their first pick that year is not. That seems strange to me.

They are not supposed to negotiate with Erixon while his season was still on. His season continued from league play through to the WHCs - so the first real chance to do it was after those wrapped up.

This is nothing to worry about - he will be signed, and in fact may have been signed already- and we are just waiting for the formal announcement.

[Swayze11]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

If we don't sign Erixon, what type of compensation pick do we get? Is there a formula for figuring it out, or does the NHL decided arbitrarily?

It isn't great. Blake Wheeler elected to not sign with the Coyotes and he was drafted 5th overall. The Coyotes got the 35th pick as compensation... pretty weak IMO.