04-03-2013, 09:29 AM
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#21
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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Totally hurts the Flames. I think that this sets a dangerous precedent for players to "give themselves a NTC". Whats stopping other players from making this same threat? Total BS.
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04-03-2013, 09:29 AM
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#22
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Cap Hell
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I'm ok with that. He's carried this team at times, let him retire a Flame. Can't blame him for not wanting to go to Toronto. 
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04-03-2013, 09:29 AM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
when you play half your games on the road anyways, why is he worried about being out of town for ~2months?
give me a break kipper.
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Because being away from a newborn for a couple of days at a time is different than being away for 2-3 months. Why is this so hard for people to grasp?
Oh and before anyone goes there....newborns can't fly.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#24
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Poe969
Bad news for the future of the Flames. I guess some people will be happy that he'll retire a Flame but it's bad for the actual franchise and that's who I'm a fan of
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Not really. Kipper likely wouldn't have gotten much that would really contribute to the rebuild anyway. Sure the pick or prospect could've been helpful, but likely won't be that much of a potential loss in the long term.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#25
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Really not seeing how that makes the Flames a better team, so how about no?
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Agreed, isn't Glencross the type of player/contract we want on this team.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#26
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Here
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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom
Glencross for Bishop better happen ASAP here.
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I'd rather they wait till the off season and trade for Bishop/Bernier or try and sign Smith.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#27
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#1 Goaltender
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Was hoping to see him play some meaningful games at the end of his career, and get a 3rd rounder back.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#28
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Hopefully they don't start him tonight. His head will not be in it.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#29
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Please don't give Kiprusoff the Sundin treatment.
The guy has done more for this team than anyone in the last 10 years. And that includes #12.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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I don't think the return was going to be that big anyway, so whatever. We don't need a 3rd or 4th rounder that bad.
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04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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#31
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
when you play half your games on the road anyways, why is he worried about being out of town for ~2months?
give me a break kipper.
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Speaking as someone who has done a lot of road work in the past, I think you greatly underestimate the difference between being out of town for a few days at a time, and benig out of town for months at a time.
There is quite a bit of irony in your post, given you are basically accusing Kiprusoff of being selfish because he won't accede to your own selfish wants.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#32
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Franchise Player
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Can't really get mad at a guy for loving the city that he plays in. Maybe he'll make a good mentor for Ramo or Ortio one day?
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#33
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Red Deer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
when you play half your games on the road anyways, why is he worried about being out of town for ~2months?
give me a break kipper.
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Because half aren't, he has a son fresh out of the oven, and he's a family first kind of guy.
I don't have a huge problem with this situation.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#34
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Red Mile
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I don't think Kipper would have brought us back much at this point anyways. His reluctancy to move, the ongoing speculation that he plans to retire after this season, and his unbelievably poor stats this season I think really put a dent in any potential package that the Flames would have received for him.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#35
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Lifetime Suspension
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If he is not motivated to play hockey, then retire now.
It's not in the Flames best interests to suspend him for not living up to his contractual rights; it would be a black mark on the organization, but seriously scratch him for the rest of the games and let the whiny brat stay home.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#36
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Can't say I'm happy about that. Would've been nice to parlay him into some draft picks / young assets.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#37
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Disappointing
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#38
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First Line Centre
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We're saving the cap hit, which was the whole reason for trading him (the return would have negligible). Glad he will retire in Calgary.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#39
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Respect the decision. Kipper deserves to have that choice.
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No, he doesn't. He does not have a NTC this year. A player cannot make these threats and get away with it. Maybe the NHLPA needs to fine him, cause this is going to hurt other players in the future.
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04-03-2013, 09:31 AM
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#40
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Franchise Player
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Good thing we didn't trade him in the off-season after the season he had last year. A non-playoff team with an aging goalie who's most likely retiring after the end of the year coming off his best season in a long time - what other team, but the Flames holds on to that guy?
Great asset management.
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