[GDT] Trade Deadline - Feb 29 - 1pm MST/3pm EST

[Enoch Root]

Yeah, I thought they were fine on Hamilton, other than Ferraro. But they were wrong with respect to the PP.

Anyone who has been watching the Flames knows that Hamilton was an immediate improvement on the PP over Wideman. And IMO, he has been the best defenseman for them on the PP this year.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

I think Nichushkin has more trade value than Drouin. He isn't demanding a trade.

No way they'd move him for two 2nds.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

The PP comment didn't make any sense. Only recently has he been used on the power-play with any consistency and he's been really good since he's been added.

Yeah, and our PP numbers are down because of this.

There is no way Dennis Wideman should have been on the PP for as long as he was. He did nothing to earn those minutes. If Hamilton were getting those minutes the moment Wideman stopped deserving them, the narrative on Hamilton's point total would be much different.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He's also a Canucks fan so it's been a tough year life.

Fixed.

[savemedrzaius]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Ray's a chump, he's always been a chump and it must burn him that people will remember his wife's hockey career, and not remember his.

He was a pretty good player back in the day though I think. Almost 900 points.

I actually like Ferraro. Mike Johnson and him are the two best colour guys IMO.

[Red]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Hamilton has 4 PP goals.

So does Johnny.

So does Monahan.

Explain to me how they are correct again?

Hamilton has 26 points. Many expected more. Like Ferraro said, not a 60p guy like some thought he would be.
Hardly a "ripping".

[TheScorpion]

Is it just me, or is this not very exciting and quite boring? Aren't there typically more trades by now, or am I crazy and forgetful?

[sureLoss]

David Jones skating on top line with Monahan and Gaudreau at today's morning skate FWIW

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Is it just me that would be sad if the Flames don't get Nichushkin from the Stars for a package deal involving Kris Russell? I'm hearing a lot of Brett Ritchie but I feel we need a game changing type forward. If Flames are wanting two 2nd round picks, would Nichushkin not be similar value?

One can dream with a top six like this right?

Gaudreau - Mony - Nichushkin/Laine/Puljujarvi
Shinkaruk/Agostino - Bennett - Nichushkin/Laine/Puljujarvi

Do get a game-changing forward, you need to give up a game changing piece yourself. Is Rusell a game changer?

I am a fan of Russell, unlike most on CP, but he's no game changer. (I suppose except for when he scored in the playoffs vs the Canucks and had an OT winner this year haha)

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Is it just me, or is this not very exciting and quite boring? Aren't there typically more trades by now, or am I crazy and forgetful?

This may be the death of the "big show on deadline day"

[Ozy_Flame]

Good thing I didn't stay home today, this deadline awful. That said, all the big deals already happened, so there's not much to look forward to anyways.

[burn_this_city]

Man this trade deadline day has been an epic bust again.

[jg13]

I find the the trade deadline doesn't usually pick up till 10:30 mountain time. That's been the case the last couple years at least

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

David Jones skating on top line with Monahan and Gaudreau at today's morning skate FWIW

Yay! Am I the only one on this board who actually wants us to keep him? Because I will happily believe in isolation if so.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

David Jones skating on top line with Monahan and Gaudreau at today's morning skate FWIW

If he gets traded that will be two of our "first line RW" that we traded within a couple of days of each other.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Red

Hamilton has 26 points. Many expected more. Like Ferraro said, not a 60p guy like some thought he would be.
Hardly a "ripping".

He's 22. He may yet be a 60 point D man, in fact it's probably quite likely to be honest, with his skill set.

Unless people were expecting that this year?

If so, that's crazy talk.

[MrMastodonFarm]

This is classic Trade Deadline.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Is it just me, or is this not very exciting and quite boring? Aren't there typically more trades by now, or am I crazy and forgetful?

I think it will start to heat up within the hour. This is about average, maybe a little below, for the past few years IMO. A lot of trades happen in the last hour.

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Is it just me, or is this not very exciting and quite boring? Aren't there typically more trades by now, or am I crazy and forgetful?

This happens and these posts come up every year. Sounds like Russel and Hamhuis will be the dam breakers this year

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Is it just me that would be sad if the Flames don't get Nichushkin from the Stars for a package deal involving Kris Russell? I'm hearing a lot of Brett Ritchie but I feel we need a game changing type forward. If Flames are wanting two 2nd round picks, would Nichushkin not be similar value?

One can dream with a top six like this right?

Gaudreau - Mony - Nichushkin/Laine/Puljujarvi
Shinkaruk/Agostino - Bennett - Nichushkin/Laine/Puljujarvi

That's just setting yourself up for disappointment. Not that Nichushkin is on Bennett's level, but he's definitely worth more than two 2nd round picks.