10-06-2015, 02:15 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Iggy-ville
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I've always suspected he would be the odd man out. Byron is a hard worker and good utility player, but in the West you can't have "small" players filling those support roles in your lineup. He should do well in Montreal.
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10-06-2015, 02:28 PM
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#342
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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I thought he'd get waived but I also thought he'd clear and be the perfect call up. Being picked up by Montreal seems right for some reason though and I wish him luck. He was always an honest performer and played above his weight, I couldn't help but cheer for the small guy.
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10-06-2015, 02:30 PM
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#343
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Powerplay Quarterback
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10-06-2015, 02:35 PM
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#344
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Official CP Photographer
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: PL15
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I am sad to see him go as well, but the writing was on the wall. We are too deep and with Ferland and Bennett taking spots this year, he was one of the odd men out. He's going to have an opportunity to succeed in Montreal. Good luck, Paul.
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10-06-2015, 02:35 PM
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#345
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Right behind you.
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Thanks for always giving your heart and soul while with the Flames Paul - you will always have fans in this town. All the best in Montreal.
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10-06-2015, 02:43 PM
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#346
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The C-spot
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Happy to see the reaction around here.
My girlfriend knows the Byrons, and this proximity has made it a little more apparent than normal what it actually means to a young family to uproot all of a sudden and move across the country.
As fans it is tempting, even easy, to think of these transactions of "fringe" players or depth forwards as basically meaningless, but they're incredibly meaningful for the people involved.
Kudos to (most of) y'all for the warm sentiment for a player who gave everything for the logo on the front while he was here.
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10-06-2015, 02:46 PM
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#347
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nieuwy-89
I've always suspected he would be the odd man out. Byron is a hard worker and good utility player, but in the West you can't have "small" players filling those support roles in your lineup. He should do well in Montreal.
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This. His game is better suited to the East and especially the Habs, this should be a good move for him.
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10-06-2015, 02:47 PM
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#348
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Byron is probably my favorite Ex-flame in the NHL right now, with how washed up Iggy is. Hope we meet the Habs in the playoffs.
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10-06-2015, 02:47 PM
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#349
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Reppin' the C in BC
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This isn't your Flames of Feaster/Sutter years, so its ok if guys like Byron are claimed by other teams, just means we have enough depth on our team.
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10-06-2015, 02:53 PM
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#350
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First Line Centre
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Good luck to Byron! Purely a victim of the numbers game here in Calgary. He's developed into a solid utility player who can kill penalties and keep opposing D busy with his blazing speed. If he ever starts burying those breakaway opportunities he'll be a valuable cog for an NHL team somewhere.
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10-06-2015, 02:59 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Byron is probably my favorite Ex-flame in the NHL right now, with how washed up Iggy is. Hope we meet the Habs in the playoffs.
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I find how you analyze players strange and your preferences even stranger.
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10-06-2015, 03:06 PM
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#352
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Byron is probably my favorite Ex-flame in the NHL right now, with how washed up Iggy is. Hope we meet the Habs in the playoffs.
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Weren't Iginla and Tanguay the best players for the Avs last year?
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10-06-2015, 03:06 PM
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#353
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Five-hole
Happy to see the reaction around here.
My girlfriend knows the Byrons, and this proximity has made it a little more apparent than normal what it actually means to a young family to uproot all of a sudden and move across the country.
As fans it is tempting, even easy, to think of these transactions of "fringe" players or depth forwards as basically meaningless, but they're incredibly meaningful for the people involved.
Kudos to (most of) y'all for the warm sentiment for a player who gave everything for the logo on the front while he was here.
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I get your point but I doubt his family is moving to Montreal. The Habs could easily put him back on waivers in a couple of weeks.
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10-06-2015, 03:12 PM
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#354
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Winchestertonfieldville Jail
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Oh god, everybody please refrain from responding to GranteedEV comment. Don't derail this thread.
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10-06-2015, 03:20 PM
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#355
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Scoring Winger
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Strange pick-up by mtl. With Kassian gone, I figured they would look for a bit of thugery.
My prediction: Byron will be top 5 in the league for 3 on 3 GWGs.
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10-06-2015, 03:22 PM
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#356
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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I get that the Flames have depth to spare in the bottom 6, but this was a guy I wouldn't have risked losing.
Byron's tenacity and speed were huge assets, and he played bigger than his true size. Too bad for us, I think this is an understated loss to the roster.
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10-06-2015, 03:24 PM
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#357
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by ScorchyScorch
**** you Habs.
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That's the way I felt before the waiver grab.
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10-06-2015, 03:25 PM
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#358
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
I find how you analyze players strange and your preferences even stranger.
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Iggy is slow and a bit lazy these days, not very fun to watch. That's all.
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10-06-2015, 03:27 PM
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#359
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Iggy is slow and a bit lazy these days, not very fun to watch. That's all.
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Shut up.
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10-06-2015, 03:39 PM
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#360
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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Can't stand the habs, but I do like Byron, so best of luck to him. Should be good news for Granlund and Hathaway, depending on injuries. Still think Raymond will be assigned to Stockton in the next few weeks and that will be that.
Really liking the projected line-ups without worrying about Raymond and Byron.
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