Is The GM Going to Address the Center Situation? - Page 2 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

kyuss275 · 02-26-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by moon

Is there another team in the NHL that has as bad a center situation as we did to start the year or do now?

And if not why can every or most team get 4-6 competent centers and the Flames can't?

It isn't like this center issue popped up mid-season it was a major issue raised going into the season.

I'l agree with this. Problem is there were no centers available UFA. The only one was Olli and they let him go. With owners mandate of not being allowed to trade Iggy, which means Kipper and Tangs can't be traded, there was nothing left on this team with trade value. Flames should not be trading any prospects.

This is a major reason why they need to go in a different direction.

calgARI · 02-26-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Not disagreeing that it should have been addressed before now - I'm just questioning any move that involves giving up any future piece to address a current need.

There are a lot of players kicking around the fringes of the league that basically have no trade value. A guy like Smithson or Steckel would cost like Nemisz or a conditional 7th rounder that teams have no use for but could absolutely help the Flames right now.

Of course they need a number one center, but any center will do and make this team better right away without giving up anything of value.

calgARI · 02-26-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kyuss275

I'l agree with this. Problem is there were no centers available UFA.

There were no top two line centers available in the FA market but plenty of depth centers available just like there probably are on the trade market right now.

Stay Golden · 02-26-2013, 09:24 PM

Flames ownership and KKing's response to Feaster seeking a 1st or 2nd line Center.
LMAO Jay anyone can play Center you should know that.

Maybe if you find a 3rd or better yet a 4th line Center that should work.

Thats the way we have done things for the last 12 -15 years around here.

Vinny01 · 02-26-2013, 09:24 PM

Huge problem with this team. Cervenka is not a C and we have too many top 9 wingers. I hope a move is coming but I want something bigger than a minor keague or 4th line swap

Psytic · 02-26-2013, 09:24 PM

Whats funny is Detroit pulled Brunner out of thin air and he appears to be a legit first line center. To bad Cervenka hasnt turned out as well so far.

kyuss275 · 02-26-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by calgARI

There are a lot of players kicking around the fringes of the league that basically have no trade value. A guy like Smithson or Steckel would cost like Nemisz or a conditional 7th rounder that teams have no use for but could absolutely help the Flames right now.

Of course they need a number one center, but any center will do and make this team better right away without giving up anything of value.

The flames need a top 9 center, not a 4th line center for it to make any difference in 99% of the remaining games.

Lil Pedro · 02-26-2013, 09:25 PM

I hope they go after Ryan Getzlaf extremely hard during the free agency period, barring that the Ducks don't resign him.

The C position this off-season for FA is thin

Jbo · 02-26-2013, 09:26 PM

I want no moves...zero.. unless we are moving out a vet for prospects and picks.

The injury to Backlund and Cervenka not taking over the Center role has made the situation worse...but go with what you have..Expectations are low anyway.

We need to have a good strong draft and keep the assets we have.

Rejean31 · 02-26-2013, 09:27 PM

Actually Feaster just made a trade involving a centre. Only problem was he was the one trading the centre for yet another winger.

the_only_turek_fan · 02-26-2013, 09:27 PM

David Steckel is a regular healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs.

krispykream · 02-26-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by J-bo09

I want no moves...zero.. unless we are moving out a vet for prospects and picks.

The injury to Backlund and Cervenka not taking over the Center role has made the situation worse...but go with what you have..Expectations are low anyway.

We need to have a good strong draft and keep the assets we have.

i have been saying this all along if were gonna get anywhere that's what we need

Jbo · 02-26-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rejean31

Actually Feaster just made a trade involving a centre. Only problem was he was the one trading the centre for yet another winger.

Wahl? If he gets ANY NHL time ever I'd be in shock

JiriHrdina · 02-26-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Psytic

Whats funny is Detroit pulled Brunner out of thin air and he appears to be a legit first line center. To bad Cervenka hasnt turned out as well so far.

Detroit didn't pull him out of the air. He was well known across the NHL and pursued by probably almost everyone. He chose Detroit.

calgARI · 02-26-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

David Steckel is a regular healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs.

Yes, a team that actually has a few centers on their roster and he isn't good enough to make the cut. The Leafs are 12-8 by the way. Steckel has played nearly 400 NHL games, can take draws and is a pretty physical player. The Flames have no centers, lose most faceoffs, and are small and soft up front. He would probably cost nothing to get.

Psytic · 02-26-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Detroit didn't pull him out of the air. He was well known across the NHL and pursued by probably almost everyone. He chose Detroit.

The point being they lucked out getting a guy like that with out having to give something up. I call that out of the air when you dont give any assets up.

cgy2london · 02-26-2013, 09:32 PM

How awesome would it be if Calgary could sign Getzlaf in the off-season? Theres a centre.......

Dare to dream.

Lego Man · 02-26-2013, 09:32 PM

It's obvious the GM wants to ride out the shortened season, and I'm in total agreement.

Feaster intends to address it in the offseason, probably using the return obtained at the deadline.

How many games are left? It's too late now, ride out the season and keep the important assets like #47.

the_only_turek_fan · 02-26-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mpaca

It's obvious the GM wants to ride out the shortened season, and I'm in total agreement.

Feaster intends to address it in the offseason, probably using the return obtained at the deadline.

How many games are left? It's too late now, ride out the season and keep the important assets like #47.

You are assuming a team out there is willing to trade a center here or there is a FA center that wants to come to CGY.

That's why it boggles my mind when people criticize the Jankowski pick.

moon · 02-26-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Not disagreeing that it should have been addressed before now - I'm just questioning any move that involves giving up any future piece to address a current need.

I agree now that no knee jerk reactions should be made to try and fix the problem unless it is a move that makes sense long term as well.