03-25-2015, 04:51 PM
|
#101
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbob
IMO all these college players are like extra 3rd or 4th round picks. Great way to fuel a rebuild.
|
yup. Also a great way of addressing needs in the prospect pool ... the Flames are still quite thin on right wing (Smith, Carroll and Harrison are all at least a couple of years away from being NHL ready), so signing a prospect like Baun would be great.
Even if we miss out on Baun, it's fantastic that Calgary can compete for the biggest college UFAs this year. Signing one of the top defensemen like Morrison would have been impossible for Calgary only two years ago. The Flames have made HUGE strides over the last couple of years in every possible way.
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 04:51 PM
|
#102
|
|
Backup Goalie
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Calgary, AB
Exp: 
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
Huge coups for the Flames if they signed him. They would have gotten what some consider the top d-man and one of the top forwards for this years college free agent pool.
|
May as well sign Matt O'Connor out of BU while we are at it and get them all.👍👍
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 04:56 PM
|
#103
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
How do the existence of Matt Stajan and Mayson Raymond impact our ability to acquire this player?
|
Baun must have inside knowledge that Treliving is planning on moving them out.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:00 PM
|
#104
|
|
Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by devo22
yup. Also a great way of addressing needs in the prospect pool ... the Flames are still quite thin on right wing (Smith, Carroll and Harrison are all at least a couple of years away from being NHL ready), so signing a prospect like Baun would be great.
Even if we miss out on Baun, it's fantastic that Calgary can compete for the biggest college UFAs this year. Signing one of the top defensemen like Morrison would have been impossible for Calgary only two years ago. The Flames have made HUGE strides over the last couple of years in every possible way.
|
Another benefit started by Feaster. After he took over as GM the Flames have been mass inviting college guys to their development camp to help build relationships. Paid off with Jooris. Paying off again.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to sureLoss For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:18 PM
|
#105
|
|
Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
|
McKenzie on NBCSports says Blackhawks, Red Wings, Flames, Jets and Oilers are the front runners for Baun.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:22 PM
|
#106
|
|
First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Winchestertonfieldville Jail
|
Ha oilers
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:22 PM
|
#107
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
McKenzie on NBCSports says Blackhawks, Red Wings, Flames, Jets and Oilers are the front runners for Baun.
|
Well, that's not a very narrow list at all. I guess it's good to be in the top 5.
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:24 PM
|
#108
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
|
I imagine the oilers got a pity uh ok I'll think about it
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:24 PM
|
#109
|
|
Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
|
Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Colgate's Kyle Baun, sought after UFA, likely to take tonite before deciding where to sign. CHI, DET, CGY, WPG, EDM amongst most interested.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:24 PM
|
#110
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
|
I said it in another thread-we should wait and snatch Mike Reilly away from CBJ and Minny. Defense rebuilt! LOL
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:27 PM
|
#111
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
|
Baun is probably keeping the Oilers in the mix just to build up negotiation leverage against legitimate teams.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:30 PM
|
#112
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Table 5
Baun is probably keeping the Oilers in the mix just to build up negotiation leverage against legitimate teams.
|
If his only leverage is "I'll go sign in Edmonton instead!" then I feel really bad for him...
No one would take that threat seriously because no sane person would follow through on it.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:32 PM
|
#113
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandman
I said it in another thread-we should wait and snatch Mike Reilly away from CBJ and Minny. Defense rebuilt! LOL
|
No need to "wait"
Why not both?
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:35 PM
|
#114
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
|
CHI has some RW that would slot ahead of Baun. DET could sign him. EDM.....
I figure it'll be down to CGY and DET. Lineage says DET, homer side of me predicts CGY.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:39 PM
|
#115
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Robo
I imagine the oilers got a pity uh ok I'll think about it
|
if you're looking for a quick and easy way to make the NHL, the Oilers are an interesting option. Hell, a guy like Baun probably steps in immediately as a 3rd line winger on the Oilers roster without much of a fight.
It's a weird short list though. Two stable powerhouses, two upcoming young teams ... and the Oilers.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to devo22 For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:40 PM
|
#116
|
|
Franchise Player
|
if part of our deal is that he plays NHL games this season and jumps the queue over guys who have developed under the "always earned" mantra, i'm against it.
__________________
"OOOOOOHHHHHHH those Russians" - Boney M
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:40 PM
|
#117
|
|
Franchise Player
|
You'd think his agent would remind him that Edm is where careers go to die.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:42 PM
|
#118
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
|
WPG I suppose is another solid option too. They have some players coming up. Well, at the very least we should be happy the Flames are in on Baun. Hope he signs with the Flames.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:44 PM
|
#119
|
|
Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
|
Sounds like he is going to sleep on it and then make a decision. Likely hear something tomorrow morning at the earliest.
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2015, 05:44 PM
|
#120
|
|
#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
|
Very interesting. I will attempt to remain indifferent until tomorrow. Nice to be in the mix for FAs again. Even if they are unproven college ones.
__________________
Death by 4th round picks.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:26 AM.
|
|
