The more old floaty Flames picked up by Colorado the better. There's been some bad times as Flames fans but the final couple years of non-compete by that group before the Iginla trade was definitely a rough patch for me as a fan.
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The more old floaty Flames picked up by Colorado the better. There's been some bad times as Flames fans but the final couple years of non-compete by that group before the Iginla trade was definitely a rough patch for me as a fan.
I honestly think I enjoyed watching the Brian Sutter era Flames more. Even though they were probably the worst teams we ever iced, they put in an effort every night.
I honestly think I enjoyed watching the Brian Sutter era Flames more. Even though they were probably the worst teams we ever iced, they put in an effort every night.
Listening to Friedman this AM (I think it was him?) he mentioned that the reason Glencross wasn't getting interest was because he isn't a top 6 player. That being said, the bottom 6 is now being filled by younger, cheaper, faster players, so why sign him to 4 mill (larf) when you can get a cheap player that can do relatively the same thing, and is on a 2 way contract.
This would appear to also be the problem with Raymond. He's not a top 6 player, and he's holding up the development of guys like Granlund. GTFO Raymond.
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Not sure if it was mentioned but they showed a "Welcome back Curtis Glencross" graphic on the jumbotron during a stoppage in play last night. Glennie got a nice ovation from the crowd, which he acknowledged. The PA announcer made reference to his 7 seasons in Calgary as well as his community/charity work in the area.
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There is a Francis article on Sportsnet about Glencross and his expectations July 1 was to receive a 4 year $17M deal ($4.25 per)
I don't know/care who Glencross' agent is, but Curtis should have fired him long ago after he took below market value for his last contract.
If Glencross would have had a great run with the Caps last year, he could have potentially scored a contract close to that. If his goal during game 6 would have counted as the game winner, that would have helped his case also. The Caps were expected to make a decent run and unfortunately things didnt' work out. Glencross was scratched a couple times. He ended up in the end being the goat in game 6 after his give away. And he played 4th line minutes.
I hope he can find his wheels again, but sadly those days are numbered.
Crazy to think the Avs have all those former Flames, who were once upon a time all in their prime with the Flames, yet had pretty much no team success. Now they are all 5 years older, but on the same team yet again. At least that bodes well for where the Flames will stand at seasons end.
Can someone please explain to me how his contract with the Flames was a hometown discount? Honestly, I don't know why people keep calling it that. It wasn't like he went from a 9 million dollar contract to a 6 million dollar contract, he left a little money on the table to get a full NTC or NMC or whatever and he got term. He was not ever good enough to get top dollar, term and an NTC.
Great guy and all and valued his time here when he contributed but people are making him out to be a saint or something for all the money he left on the table with that huge hometown discount he gave the Flames.
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Can someone please explain to me how his contract with the Flames was a hometown discount? Honestly, I don't know why people keep calling it that. It wasn't like he went from a 9 million dollar contract to a 6 million dollar contract, he left a little money on the table to get a full NTC or NMC or whatever and he got term. He was not ever good enough to get top dollar, term and an NTC.
Great guy and all and valued his time here when he contributed but people are making him out to be a saint or something for all the money he left on the table with that huge hometown discount he gave the Flames.
yeah, the numbers he had here were inflated due to the guys he was playing with...not many teams would have given him PP time, top line time, even top six would have been a stretch elsewhere.
He probably could have gone out and signed some big deal...he would have likely been bought out as well
There is a Francis article on Sportsnet about Glencross and his expectations July 1 was to receive a 4 year $17M deal ($4.25 per)
This sounds preposterous obviously in hindsight but I am willing to wager that at some point last season, the Flames offered Glencross at least a $3x3 contract, or maybe even a $3x4. I have no proof obviously but we did hear they were talking contract.
Its my belief the Flames dodged a bullet and Glencross made a huge blunder. Although I do think it was his play with the Capitals that ultimately doomed him.
I like the guy more than most on here and would like to see him earn a nice payday with the Avs.
