[Trade] Bouwmeester to Blues for conditional 2013 1st, Cundari and goaltender Reto Berra

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by jg13

people that don't like this deal tell me this.

would you have accepted this trade before the season started, yep. and you would have said st louis got FLEECED.

Times change. JBO was the best D-man available going into the deadline. Old man Reggie just got 2 2nd round picks. Negotiations are not Feasters strogn suit.

[MrMastodonFarm]

I love when ignorance turns into angry.

"I've never heard these names, GRR!"

Good bye Jay!!!

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by bigtmac19

Well I'm happy getting Cundari as part of this. Love seeing my Spitfires playing in Calgary.

Was he any good for Windsor?

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by AC

Mark Cundari could quite possibly be the best defensemen in the Blues' minor league system. Cundari had a stellar junior performance with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, and after he was signed as a free agent by the Blues, he was an instant success at the AHL level with the Rivermen in 2010-11. In 69 games played in his rookie season, Cundari had 10 goals and 30 points with a plus-6 rating.
He was limited to 48 games in 2011-12 but showed the consistencies in his game. This season, Cundari leads all Rivermen defensemen in points, with three goals and 20 points in 39 games. With the departure of Ian Cole, Cundari has stepped up in a big way for the Rivermen, and will continue to log the big-minutes in the AHL.

Awesome!

any rather than a huge softie he is an undersized scrapper!!

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by Dienasty

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...el/#more-85215

This cundari kid actually looks legit, read this latest post on him.

Huh. Interesting blurb. Thanks.

[Buzzard]

Originally Posted by dino7c

#### this forum

Originally Posted by Ashasx

In other news, we won't win another game this season.

Not really a bad thing anymore.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by Dienasty

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...el/#more-85215

This cundari kid actually looks legit, read this latest post on him.

Your right, it looks good.

Mark Cundari, D, 22
Mark Cundari could quite possibly be the best defensemen in the Blues' minor league system. Cundari had a stellar junior performance with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, and after he was signed as a free agent by the Blues, he was an instant success at the AHL level with the Rivermen in 2010-11. In 69 games played in his rookie season, Cundari had 10 goals and 30 points with a plus-6 rating.
He was limited to 48 games in 2011-12 but showed the consistencies in his game. This season, Cundari leads all Rivermen defensemen in points, with three goals and 20 points in 39 games. With the departure of Ian Cole, Cundari has stepped up in a big way for the Rivermen, and will continue to log the big-minutes in the AHL.

[Badger Bob]

Originally Posted by Captain_Obvious

So as it sits right now we'd draft:

3rd overall
15th overall
& 30th overall

It's gonna be a draft worth watching!

[Jason14h]

Jay Bouwmeester is still -11 on the season.

Sure he may be the best defenseman this season on the 2nd worst defensive team in the NHL.

Saving almost 7 million in cap in a year that team will be forced to cut cap in the offseason is exactly where a rebuiling team wants to be.

It is a 1st, 2 spects, and 1 or 2 FA's we can get with the savings

[kirant]

Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 49s
Calgary did not keep any of Bouwmeester's salary. All to St. Louis

So the Flames dropped 13.68 in salary cap.

Is this going to be saving money for the owners to spend later? Or is there some motive to be taking on picks and salary anchors at the deadline?

[Matty81]

So we get a 1st no matter what right? If they miss this year it is a 2014 pick, if they make it it's a 2013? The guy who tweeted that is legit?

[keenan87]

We lost almost 7 mil in cap space and got an extra first rounder.

I don't like the return but SERIOUSLY, stop having such high expectations and people won't be disappointed.

I am indifferent right now as Bouwmeester is not someone you build around and we got some value for him.

Next up is Kipper, Tanguay and Cammalleri

[Skootenbeeten]

Another 2 prospects I have never heard of.

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by Ottobot

Hopefully he can trade one of the two first rounders and something and try to get a top 10 pick. I'm hoping breen gets a shot with the flames.

Well they are already going to pick in the top 3 I'm guessing.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 49s
Calgary did not keep any of Bouwmeester's salary. All to St. Louis

The insistence of our owners likely cost the Flames a quality prospect like Rattie.

[Nufy]

Bouwmeester is a good player that just never panned out here.

Only in this shortened season is he starting to show some promise...
3-4 years and 2-3 coaches too late.

I don't hate the guy but it is time for a change.

Take the first round pick and run...hope the prospects pan out as well.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by AC

Mark Cundari could quite possibly be the best defensemen in the Blues' minor league system. Cundari had a stellar junior performance with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, and after he was signed as a free agent by the Blues, he was an instant success at the AHL level with the Rivermen in 2010-11. In 69 games played in his rookie season, Cundari had 10 goals and 30 points with a plus-6 rating.
He was limited to 48 games in 2011-12 but showed the consistencies in his game. This season, Cundari leads all Rivermen defensemen in points, with three goals and 20 points in 39 games. With the departure of Ian Cole, Cundari has stepped up in a big way for the Rivermen, and will continue to log the big-minutes in the AHL.

Awesome!

we have so many quality 5 foot forwards, let's see how 5 foot defenders do too!

i kid i kid. how many hard to play against gritty dmen does a team need anyways, what the flames need are more puck moving, good skating dmen, who can't work the boards, can't clear the front of the net, and are scared to hit.

I am thrilled.

[Flame Of Liberty]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I simply don't understand how Rattie wasn't part of this deal. Unbelievable.

lol people were unhappy with the Rattie rumours and wanted Schwartz

good times

[timbit]

Anyone actually seen either of the prospects?

Or is just the popular thing to pile on with ignorance of either player?

[ricardodw]

Feaster unloaded one of the worst contract in the league and got a 1st round pick!!!