[Trade] Flames acquire G Brian Elliott for 35th OA & conditional 2018 3rd

[FireGilbert]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Almost 15 years to the day from the last time Calgary acquired a non Swiss cheese goalie from the Blues.

Fixed my post after realising I forgot about Berra.

[Robo]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Absolute steal. There is no doubt Blues wanted Flames first. Once Treliving made the pick. STL accepted his counter offer 2nd and conditional 3rd in 2018.
Flames will gladly give up the 3rd to sign him to an extension.
Last year Hamilton this year Elliott.
Tkachuk and Elliott that is a couple big off season priorities checked off.

I think elliot reported a couple hours ago that blues were willing to trade elliot for the 35th overall

[Coach]

I think having a solid veteran starter in Elliott will allow Ortio to flourish with confidence and a half decent workload. There are goalies available it seems. Pittsburg will be begging someone to take Fleury if Murray is for real. If Elliott/Ortio isn't working out halfway through, there will be options to change things. I'm fine starting the seasonw ith those two.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

Wish he had more than one year on his contract, will be asking for Bishop money next year especially if he does well.

He's going to be 32 at the end of next year and hasn't played 50 games since the Vancouver Olympics. He's going to get an Andersen deal if all goes well and I'll happily sign him @ 5/$25M

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by greyshep

Lol, buyers market as expected. No panic needed.

Best barrel ever.

[AC]

Treliving: "We really like him. His numbers over the past 3 years have been really impressive. We love the acquisition cost and we love the player."

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by devo22

Tampa Bay too. Toronto and Calgary using 2nds and 3rds to acquire goalies has screwed them royally ... the goalie market has dried up.

Not really. The market for goalies has never been all that strong. Consequence of there being more decent goalies than starting spots. The only goalies getting higher picks are young goalies expected to be elite and who can be controlled for many years. Even a goalie like Bishop - who arguably fulfils that elite spot - won't fetch that due to his pending UFA status. And Bishop is a few steps above Fleury.

The Pens screwed themselves by overreaching.

[underGRADFlame]

So now Elliott just needs to go with another retro mask and I'll be happy. Maybe this Jeff Reese classic!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Andy Strickland ‏@andystrickland
Sounds like Brian Elliott's representatives requested #stlblues explore a potential trade

[FlamesAddiction]

Not super stoked, but he isn't bad. The acquisition cost and contract are fine.

[CASe333]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Allen is just as good as Elliott, IMO, but 6 years younger. Blues also have two very good young goalies that they are very high on

Blues have been very high on Allen for a few years and have done a good job of grooming him. Not surprised they are ready to anoint him as their #1.

There are so many reasons to be stoked on Elliot coming to the Flames but the biggest reason is the flexibility he brings. Having so little committed to a starting goalie next year is huge and you get a year with him before further committing also allowing for Gillies to grow. Going all in for MAF or Bishop could have worked but this way risk is minimized and you get a proven goalie.

I was ecstatic to get Tkachuk at 6th but getting Elliot for only a second put me over the top happy with this draft given the risk involved with other options.

[the_only_turek_fan]

15 years ago the Flames acquired the greatest goalie in Flames history:

[getbak]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

15 years ago the Flames acquired the greatest goalie in Flames history:

Acquire Wamsley from the Blues = Stanley Cup
Acquire Turek from the Blues = Stanley Cup Final
Acquire Elliott from the Blues ...

[Vinny01]

Not a huge fan of Elliot but love the cost and the cap hit next year. Leaves the Flames with a ton of options still

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by getbak

Acquire Wamsley from the Blues = Stanley Cup
Acquire Turek from the Blues = Stanley Cup Final
Acquire Elliott from the Blues ...

At least the west final?

[Kswiss]

Just got off work. Wow what a steal. Elliot will be an awesome starter for us next year.

[Samonadreau]

Love the trade... extend him next season and have the perfect mentor for Gillies.

[Fleury’sOTGoalCelebration]

I'm so pumped about this!!!

[foshizzle11]

Can it be October yet? I can't wait to have a capable goalie behind this team. I hope BT isn't done and can add to this roster to give us an even better shot at playoffs next season and not just into round 1.

[sureLoss]

News Update

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
Blues GM Doug Armstrong says he gave Calgary permission to talk to Brian Elliott's camp earlier today only once framework of deal in place