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Flames89 · 06-23-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blarg

Two hours from now:
Dreger on Brad Treliving: "It sure sounds like he's looking at MA Fleury real hard. Or Bobrovsky. Or Varlamov. Actually I think he is going to acquire Carey Price... actually I think he's looked at every goalie out there. Just listen to me, I like to hear myself talk. Tallllllllkkkkkkkkiiiiinnnngggggggggggggggggggggg. ............."

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phoenix66 · 06-23-2016, 10:36 AM

Assuming it's reasonable cost, id be happy with him for many reasons.
If he comes as advertised, im sure we'll gladly pay him and money comes off the books next year.
Regardless he'll give us a year of upgraded goaltending, and if hes not worth the raise, the free agent crop next year is much more appealing as well Gillies will hopefully have a year under his belt

Again, depending on the cost, id rather gamble a year on bishop than 3 on Fleury

PsYcNeT · 06-23-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sureLoss

Chris Nichols @NicholsOnHockey
Dreger just had brief convo w/ Treliving short while ago. "It sure sounds like he's looking at Ben Bishop real hard."

I can't tell if this is supposed to be satirical or an earnest re-quote.

Textcritic · 06-23-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

I like MAF better

Signed for 3 years. Amazing career so far. Pretty much guarantees you great regular season performance and playoff contention. By the time we are sick of playoff chokes the team will be primed and hopefully Gillies or someone else will do a Murray.

Cross that bridge when you get there. 3 solid years would be huge for this team given last year.

I also prefer Fleury, but am very encouraged to see the amount of work going into getting this decision right. I feel confident that the Flames will be much improved in goal next season.

Bingo · 06-23-2016, 10:38 AM

Two things ...

Treliving gives up nothing, doubt Dreger knows a thing. Good way to sound important on a radio show.

Only way I go after Bishop is with a cheap acquisition cost to help the Bolts free up money to retain Stamkos. One 2nd round pick and a C prospect. That's it.

Reason? I don't want the guy beyond a year so why do it? Great goaltender, but injury prone, not a spring chicken and will be looking for the retirement contract. It will cripple the Flames and his age doesn't match the core.

Enoch Root · 06-23-2016, 10:38 AM

What concerned me about Treliving's comments a short while ago was that he said he wasn't keen on trading the 6th for a goalie (Or something similar to that).

I wanted to hear: no f-ing way would I trade #6 for a goalie.

Have to admit it made me think he's thinking about Bishop too

I would NOT be happy if the 6th pick went to TB for Bishop.

Dan403 · 06-23-2016, 10:38 AM

Clearly "looking real hard" is part of the process.

The Fonz · 06-23-2016, 10:38 AM

MyFlamesFirst · 06-23-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sureLoss

Chris Nichols @NicholsOnHockey
Dreger just had brief convo w/ Treliving short while ago. "It sure sounds like he's looking at Ben Bishop real hard."

This could also be a ploy. Give eager beaver Dreger some lousy information in hopes prices start to drop on other goalies. I don't know why, I just have a gut feeling that MAF is the guy Treliving wants.

Dr. Doom · 06-23-2016, 10:40 AM

Did Dim Bulb spread this like wild fire yet?

IamNotKenKing · 06-23-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashasx

My two concerns with Bishop are his contract. If we re-sign him, he's going to cost $7+ million a season. I don't like that. Especially if the new equipment rules hurt his play.

That's only one concern...don't leave me hanging!
Unless his contract concerns you so much that it is equal to two concerns?

jaikorven · 06-23-2016, 10:43 AM

I still think we end up signing Reimer and having Ortio back up. Not ideal but might be all we get this year. Just my gut feeling.

Timbo · 06-23-2016, 10:43 AM

Goalie? We don't need no stinking goalies!

Dr. Doom · 06-23-2016, 10:44 AM

PS the Hardly Boys are on the case

Ashasx · 06-23-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

That's only one concern...don't leave me hanging!
Unless his contract concerns you so much that it is equal to two concerns?

sorry that was just a mess of a post

Coach · 06-23-2016, 10:45 AM

I don't really want Bishop. His cost (both acquisition and eventual contract) are going to be too high for what he is. He's a good goalie, but not worth the difference in cost for someone else IMO.

phoenix66 · 06-23-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

What concerned me about Treliving's comments a short while ago was that he said he wasn't keen on trading the 6th for a goalie (Or something similar to that).

I wanted to hear: no f-ing way would I trade #6 for a goalie.

Have to admit it made me think he's thinking about Bishop too

I would NOT be happy if the 6th pick went to TB for Bishop.

Posturing..just like TO not saying they wont trade 1st overall. Not gonna happen but leaves the door open for offers.

Erick Estrada · 06-23-2016, 10:46 AM

He's the best goaltender that may be available but there are factors including the cost to acquire him for one season and the cost to sign him. You can bet his agent will be looking for a contract that pays him handsomely past his mid-30's. Would essentially make Gillies outlook no better than a backup or 1B for his entire entry level deal. I kind of would prefer going with a guy like Reimer for a short term and hoping the organization can finally develop a legit starting goaltender. Short term it would be a fantastic acquisition.

Bingo · 06-23-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

What concerned me about Treliving's comments a short while ago was that he said he wasn't keen on trading the 6th for a goalie (Or something similar to that).

I wanted to hear: no f-ing way would I trade #6 for a goalie.

Have to admit it made me think he's thinking about Bishop too

I would NOT be happy if the 6th pick went to TB for Bishop.

I took it differently.

I think he knows the game but is playing it in a less obvious, Dale Tallon fashion.

The market closed for Pittsburgh and the asking for Calgary's 1st thing was a quick insert to media circles.

Treliving waits a few days and then is asked, and instead of doing the "if anyone thinks they're getting that pick for a goalie ... " quote he plays it cool.

Same effect, but honestly makes him look unflappable.

Erick Estrada · 06-23-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jaikorven

I still think we end up signing Reimer and having Ortio back up. Not ideal but might be all we get this year. Just my gut feeling.

If the team has to opt for Reimer I believe the team will also sign another goaltender to back him up for security. The only way I see Ortio back as the backup is if they blow their wad on a Bishop or MAF trade where they feel secure in their number one guy and are using a sizeable portion of their salary cap on him.