[News] Flames trade deadline press conference stream

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by JayP

After the crap that Feaster has spewed out for three seasons, I don't see how it could possibly be insane to conclude that it's business as usual for the Flames.

How much of that is stuff you think you remember, because honestly, how you interpreted the press conference makes me wonder.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

Feaster clarifying his comments right now on the FAN960 about making the playoffs next year. Basically (paraphrasing), he and ownership don't want to use the team's new direction as an excuse for the players not to strive to win and make the playoffs. Not to "let players off the hook", not using the lack of Iginla and Bouwmeester as an excuse for sucking.

That along with Feaster and Weisbrod saying theyre not interested in players that are "post apex" means that they're looking at getting younger and building something new.

Everyone can relax.

Nicely done - that is an accurate reporting of what he said.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Are you people really crying/whining now about the owner telling the GM that he wants to make the playoffs next year?

If you were owner, would you tell your GM that it's fine if the team doesn't make the playoffs?

This forum has gone crazy.

Its pretty incredible how bi-polar and asinine this place has become. Christ, what would of this place been like during the dark days? If this place wasnt a staple of my daily browsing I probably wouldnt show up anymore. I think some people need to take a break from the FOI thread.

[starseed]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

Feaster never should have listed this team's "untouchables". Think about how all the "touchables" feel now?

I hate that.

I don't think he meant to provide a comprehensive list... perhaps just examples.

[Clever_Iggy]

Feaster just said "we are not going to be taking post-apex players to help a team with their cap problem" in context of using this coming year and dropping cap to possibly pick up some cap casualties.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Re-cap of what he's saying to the Fan would be great too.

He just said the late first picks are in play. Which sucks, I hope they just end up bundling them to move up, or select them ourselves.

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

The team will never win if panic moves are made to pick up overpaid veterans to try and make a push for 8th.

What's your point? Did Feaster in any way imply this was their plan?

[J epworth]

Looking to see which teams will be in cap trouble next season to take advantage.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Focused today on trade deadline. End of June amateur scouting staff is together. Picks at draft become assets.

Cap going down dramatically. Being a team that has cap room, not interested in post apex cap problems. Taking all rosters across league, looking at who is up at year end. Who going from 850 to 3.5, and who may be in cap trouble.

[Buck Murdock]

I sure hope Feaster gets fired. This guy talks way too much, and tries to come off as a know it all. He's thinking 2-3 days ahead, maybe less. Bring in Brian Burke.

[Flash Walken]

Jay Feaster doesn't think late round picks improve a hockey club, of course they are in play.

[JazzyFlame]

If the goal is to make the playoffs next year losing Iginla did not help the cause.

[Clever_Iggy]

Feaster - believes that there can be significant value and quality players available this off season as a result of cap casualties.

Remember, in the context of not taking "post-apex players". To be clear, I believe that means, players that aren't old and past their prime, for those freaking out that the making the playoffs comment.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Montag

I'm honestly wondering if I watched the same press conference as some of the people in this thread.

Crazy negativity is picking up on little throwaway lines and blowing everything out of proportion.

I have no idea how some people think that the press conference means that Feaster is going to trade away all our prospects/draft picks for veterans?

Apparently that's the only way to make the playoffs next year...

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Jay Feaster doesn't think late round picks improve a hockey club, of course they are in play.

Well statistically, they aren't as likely to.

[SuperMatt18]

Okay with the comments now after the clarification.

The team should not be content with being 15th and get used to losing, that is how you build the losing culture. You should always strive to be a good team and make the playoffs, it may not be likely but that should be the goal.

Look at Columbus, they didn't just accept their fate as 15th this year. They worked hard and now are battling for a playoff spot.

[J epworth]

Is this a year for you're scouting staff to get it right?

"We need to NAIL the top of the draft, be stone cold solid there, but we also need have the entire first round nailed cold"

[JayP]

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

How much of that is stuff you think you remember, because honestly, how you interpreted the press conference makes me wonder.

I wonder the same about your posts this thread too.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

So many insane conclusions being drawn in this thread.

It's not freaking out, it's just that familiar feeling that we're again looking for a quick fix. Most other teams, and I'd be giving them the benefit of the doubt. But this is not a team known for its patience, and seems to instead change it's plan every year.

So yeah, not lot of trust there right now. But I want to love again!

[Flabbibulin]

My guess is Edwards' comment to Feaster, "now let's make sure we make the playoffs next year" was one of those friendly slap on the back type comments, and not an actual mandate. I hope people aren't expecting Feaster to be fired next year, if we miss again, based on this. Edwards is probably aware of whats in store for the next few years.