11-10-2013, 01:23 PM
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#701
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: The toilet of Alberta : Edmonton
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Originally Posted by playmaker
As long as Gio is injured, Smid is IMHO the best complement to Brodie.
(not to mention Gio's struggles in the top pairing)
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Huh? Gio had a phenomenal start before being injured.
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11-10-2013, 01:25 PM
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#702
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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11-10-2013, 01:28 PM
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#703
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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He looks happy..........or he's relieving himself in his equipment.
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11-10-2013, 01:28 PM
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#704
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lethbridge
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Quote:
Originally Posted by playmaker
As long as Gio is injured, Smid is IMHO the best complement to Brodie.
(not to mention Gio's struggles in the top pairing)
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If you think that Gio struggled in the top pairing then you should not want to see a much, much worse player in Smid to fill that spot.
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11-10-2013, 01:35 PM
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#705
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Section 120
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When Gio is healthy the Flames will be so much better on the backend now that Smid is in the mix.
Gio - Brodie
Wideman - Russell
Smid - Butler/Son of a B
Smid will play a big role on the PK and will be able to help Wideman reduce his 2nd in NHL icetime stat.
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11-10-2013, 01:37 PM
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#706
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
He looks happy..........or he's relieving himself in his equipment.
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How else do you break in new hockey pants?
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11-10-2013, 01:37 PM
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#707
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by New Era
I think you have the goaltenders backwards. Roy was the highly regarded kid coming out of junior after being a star in the QMJHL and making Team Canada. I see the goaltenders in the deal as a wash. Both still have upside. It will be interesting to actually see what Roy does with some real coaching. May yet surprise.
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I think Brossoit has a lot more potential than Roy. I think Roy is a guy that the Oilers asked the Flames to take back and not a guy we really wanted.
I don't see the goaltenders as anywhere close to a wash. Brossoit is a much, much better prospect than Roy IMO.
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11-10-2013, 01:41 PM
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#708
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
He looks happy..........or he's relieving himself in his equipment.
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I have been taking a lot of joy reading the Oilers board over at HF. Apparently he is a guy that is always smiling. I am still pretty shocked about this trade. Edmonton moves one of their only Dmen that play with a bit of sandpaper for prospects. They say he is a warrior, shot blocker, who is accountable and stand up for his teammates. He fits the Flames needs but also is exactly what the Oilers need more of.
The reaction amongst the Oilers fanbase is very similar to Flamea fans in 2010 when we moved Dion and then Olli. Our only response was "this has to be leading to something bigger so this all makes sense". Oilers fans are waiting for another shoe to drop that will explain this terrible trade from their perspective. Unfortunately for them I don't think that trade is coming
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11-10-2013, 01:43 PM
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#709
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Lifetime Suspension
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I really like this trade for the Flames. Nice to get Smid. Brossoit has potential and may turn into a star but thats far down the road and hopefully one of our other goalies steps up their game.
Edit: Not sure how this trade makes sense from the Oilers' perspective at all. They've got a terrible defense and I cant see how moving Smid improves the defense at all. The Oilers need to get better now. I dont see how Horak or Brossoit help the Oilers today or in the immediate future. I also cant believe that no team offered something better than what the Flames gave up. Strange trade especially with your provincial rival.
Last edited by taco.vidal; 11-10-2013 at 01:47 PM.
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11-10-2013, 01:45 PM
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#710
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Oilers fans are waiting for another shoe to drop that will explain this terrible trade from their perspective. Unfortunately for them I don't think that trade is coming
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has already happened I think ... it was to sign Bryzgalov. Don't think they have another move in line ... well, a normal organization should have one, but we all know how brilliant their management is.
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11-10-2013, 01:46 PM
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#711
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I think Brossoit has a lot more potential than Roy. I think Roy is a guy that the Oilers asked the Flames to take back and not a guy we really wanted.
I don't see the goaltenders as anywhere close to a wash. Brossoit is a much, much better prospect than Roy IMO.
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100% right. Broissoit has a shot to be a good one, but he wasn't going to get that shot with us.
Roy is brought in to play some time in the ECHL.
The Oilers will give Broissoit a chance to be the heir apparent. He'll get 60 starts this year.
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11-10-2013, 01:49 PM
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#712
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Dumb question. When a player gets traded does he take his skates etc..... with him.
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11-10-2013, 01:52 PM
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#713
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central CA
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Originally Posted by Tyler
Don't be a creep.
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11-10-2013, 01:54 PM
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#714
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by Mccree
Dumb question. When a player gets traded does he take his skates etc..... with him.
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Lots do. I remember Jokinen loved his Coyotes gloves so much that he painted over them to start in Calgary after coming over from Phoenix.
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11-10-2013, 02:07 PM
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#715
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Franchise Player
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I was talking to an oiler fan today, and I said that I feel like what those anti-rob ford guys must be feeling right now. I'm giddy at the trainwreck that is happening.
The response was interesting. They wanted the Oilers to do well, but not under Lowe's watch. That was the first person to say it like that, but I think it properly characterizes Oiler fans up here who I talk to.
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11-10-2013, 02:17 PM
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#716
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devo22
has already happened I think ... it was to sign Bryzgalov. Don't think they have another move in line ... well, a normal organization should have one, but we all know how brilliant their management is.
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I think you are right but an Oilers fans perspective they were sure Simmonds and Schenn/Coburn were on their way to EDM. The fact MacT has basically said they are done making moves for now has added to their rage.
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11-10-2013, 02:23 PM
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#717
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
The response was interesting. They wanted the Oilers to do well, but not under Lowe's watch. That was the first person to say it like that, but I think it properly characterizes Oiler fans up here who I talk to.
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Lots of posters on HF are saying that they hope Smid crushes their young guys for years to come just to show how much of an idiot Klown (and MacT) is. That fanbase is truly in crisis.
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11-10-2013, 02:38 PM
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#718
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Franchise Player
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One of the best quotes I've heard so far. "Lowe is the Charlie Sheen of hockey"
Winning!
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11-10-2013, 03:06 PM
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#719
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfman
My guess is he picks #3. Only D number left. Unless he picks in the 20's.
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Didn't Musil wear #3? Appropos, because Smid reminds me of Musil.
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11-10-2013, 03:09 PM
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#720
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Didn't Musil wear #3? Appropos, because Smid reminds me of Musil.
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Yup, another Czech defenceman who played for both the Flames and Oilers.
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