2014 Free Agent Frenzy Thread: FA News, FA Rumors and FA Speculation

[sureLoss]

Flames in on Orpik:

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Hearing WASH to make a hard run at Brooks Orpik...CAL, COL, FLA also there

[ForeverFlameFan]

Wouldn't mind Orpik. He's a shut down defenseman, something we lack in. Better options out there though, let's hope we go after those first.

[kyuss275]

Almost forgot, Happy Canada Day CP!!!

Is it sad that I could care less about canada day, and it's all about hockey transactions? Lol

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Wouldn't mind Orpik. He's a shut down defenseman, something we lack in. Better options out there though, let's hope we go after those first.

Who ya thinking? Not challenging, honestly asking.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Wouldn't mind Orpik. He's a shut down defenseman, something we lack in. Better options out there though, let's hope we go after those first.

Is there better options? Ufa market on dmen is pretty weak.

[SuperMatt18]

Iginla is going to end up in Vancouver...fuuuuuuuuuuu

[GettinIggyWithIt]

As a shut down dman option - I think Orpik is actually one of the best FA options out there. Pickings are slim. I would be happy with this signing especially if it means Gilbert isn't in our plans.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

I forgot about the Trevor Linden & Iginla bromance. Very interesting. Can't see him signing there if he's serious about winning, but my jaw wouldn't drop if he did. Close to his summer home, and tbh, not sure I think Iggy's has the best judgement on these things.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Iginla is going to end up in Vancouver...fuuuuuuuuuuu

I'll burn my Iginla jersey if this happens.

[Stanathan]

The Flames could use Orpik's toughness back there.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Who ya thinking? Not challenging, honestly asking.

Well Niskanen is a pipe dream. I'd like to take a stab at Fayne or Mitchell.

Imo, Mitchell > Orpik

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Iginla is going to end up in Vancouver...fuuuuuuuuuuu

I kind of hope he does. It might be what some people need to finally move on.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Even McBain or Del Zotto if you wanted to go for younger options.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Isn't McBain a cartoon character?

[Stanathan]

GDT open now

[Roof-Daddy]

Iginla in Van?

Again, I say.....

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I forgot about the Trevor Linden & Iginla bromance. Very interesting. Can't see him signing there if he's serious about winning, but my jaw wouldn't drop if he did. Close to his summer home, and tbh, not sure I think Iggy's has the best judgement on these things.

Iggy has always demanded top dollar. He will sign somewhere for market value instead of taking a big discount for a contender.
Factor the close to home ties, if the money is right, he'll put that rag on.

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by Sample00

Sportsnet saying that there was some rumblings about Hiller's compete level and not that great of a dressing room guy. Where there's smoke?
I hope thats not the case. I think he, Ward, Miller would be decent stop gaps until Ortio is ready to come up.

And there is that little bit about getting dizzy from an inner ear problem.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Even McBain or Del Zotto if you wanted to go for younger options.

Those 2 offer nothing defensively for the flames. Flames need shut down dmen.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Isn't McBain a cartoon character?

Lol, yes, but that's a last name of a 26 year old Buffalo defenseman too .