[Trade] Flames acquire Brandon Bollig for 83rd OA

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Wolven

I don't know about anyone else but I'm a bit bummed because

1) We didn't draft a RH D - our biggest need
2) We don't draft again until the 6th round

Had we picked a RH D instead of a goalie in the second then maybe I'd be more behind this trade.

It's pretty obvious the Flames will likely have to trade to fill some of their defensive prospect needs which isn't a problem given the amount of skilled smaller prospects available to move.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Sucks for him but I expect with the news of the $69 million cap the Hawks plans changed in a hurry and had to start looking at ways to shed salary. Good fortune for the Flames but sucks for Bollig.

Absolutely true. However, given Bollig's contract, using him for cost cutting is like trying to find enough pennies to pay the rent. Chicago's still got some hard decisions to make.

[Matty81]

It's not even an option for the Flames to have 2 or 3 guys who can fight right now and Bollig is more than that.

We will have at least 3 rookies every year for the next couple seasons and our defence corps is as soft as butter.

Look what happened to the Oilers, one bad goon for a couple years, guys who couldn't play hockey and were out there on their own trying to protect 10 kids. Taylor Hall destroyed in a fight and badly injured, Samwise broken jaw and a lost season. Multiple concussions from guys getting run.

The only reason their other kids like Eberle and Nugent didn't get injured is because they are such pansies they wouldn't stick up for themselves against a pack of 12 year old girls.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by cral12

Bollig, to me, is a lad you after if you're a competitor now - that's just me I guess. Realize you gotta ice a squad, but dealin' key picks when you are supposedly in rebuild mode. Not sure I get the logic, but I'm a draft/prospect lover...hopefully Bollig proves invaluable and maybe even convert him for something even more substantial later...

I don't view the 83rd overall pick in this draft as a key pick for the Flames right now.

I love the draft also, I just think Bollig fills a need with the Flames right now and can help protect our smaller skilled prospects as they develop. He's also not just the typical dime a dozen goon, he's actually useful in many ways on the 4th line.

[sureLoss]

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[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

The Salary cap actually forced Chicago to make this trade, they were over the cap prior to making this deal.

Wish we could have stolen Jeremy Morin from the Hawks...

[AcGold]

Originally Posted by cral12

Bollig, to me, is a lad you after if you're a competitor now - that's just me I guess. Realize you gotta ice a squad, but dealin' key picks when you are supposedly in rebuild mode. Not sure I get the logic, but I'm a draft/prospect lover...hopefully Bollig proves invaluable and maybe even convert him for something even more substantial later...

Its his job to skate around pregame and stare down the other team with Big Ern. Bollig is like Gaudreau insurance, trade a pick to protect our talented youth. Had Bollig and Ern been around years ago Backlund would be a year ahead in development

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Absolutely true. However, given Bollig's contract, using him for cost cutting is like trying to find enough pennies to pay the rent. Chicago's still got some hard decisions to make.

Probably why we are hearing the Sharp rumours coming out of this draft. Possibly Hossa as well may have to be looked at.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by neo45

This is PL3 round two

So wrong and stop whining already.

[transplant99]

Love it....absolutely love it.

Cant get enough of these types of guys when grooming a roster full of younger and smaller guys (for the most part)...this is the type of player that allows younger guys to develop their own game without worrying about getting intimidated by other teams rougher guys.

Anyone who thinks this is a waste of a late 3rd rd pick is crazy IMO...great value when you consider what he will provide to others, even his minor offensive contributions but most of all the winning culture he has been brought up in.

[aedge]

Lead the hawks in hits. Comes from a winning culture. 7 goals so can chip in offensively with minimal ice time. Good pick up.


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[Ashasx]

Man the Flames sure like to make stupid trades when it comes to "truculence".

Move over Chris Butler and TJ Galiardi, Flames fans have their new whipping boy. On a beauty 3 year contract, too.

[wwkayaker]

I am alright with this move. A third round pick doesn't come with Stanley Cup experience and the lessons a cup run brings.

[Igster]

Great pickup for the Flames. Big, tough guy who can play > 3rd rounder who might play three years from now.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Man the Flames sure like to make stupid trades when it comes to "truculence".

Which trade you referring too? Because it definitely isn't this one.

[Southside]

There is an arms race underway in Western Canada. Waiting for the Oil to counter now.

[flamesfan55]

Makes me sad when I want feaster back to do our drafts.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Which trade you referring too? Because it definitely isn't this one.

Go over to some Hawks boards. They're elated that they could get out of this contract.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Igster

Great pickup for the Flames. Big, tough guy who can play > 3rd rounder who might play EVER.

fixed

[btimbit]

Love the pickup, good addition to the team, just not a fan of the price