[Trade] Eddie Lack to Flames

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I find it mildly interesting that in exchange for small, offensive Ryan Murphy the Canes wanted huge, aggressive Keegan Kanzig. Again, interested in both GMs thinking on the deal.

Starting to look like Murphy and Lack were simply cap dumps.

They may not want Kanzig at all but CGY may have said, take one of our worst prospects back just because of contract numbers.

[cral12]

For this offseason, it's like the 38th time to
#TrustInTreliving

Wasn't my idea tender tandom, but actually really intrigued and actually quite pleased with a Smith-Lack tandom.

Really like Murphy in his draft year and loved that part of the trade, but obviously with the announcement of his buyout, he's not in the longterm plans...oh well. #TrustInTre

[btimbit]

Must of had to take Murphy in order to get Carolina to retain on Lack. Flames were never interested in him in the first place I guess

[bubbsy]

i liked the move yesterday, and after hearing the goalie analytic guy on the fan this morning, i like the move even more.

Key points he made:
- He was asked to change his playing style with the canes and it didn't seem to work at all for him
- the style he played wtih the canucks is quite close to smith, so the team won't have to change their play depending on who's playing goal that night

not to mention Gulutzan has a history with lack when he was a serviceable goalie with the canucks.

At the acquisition cost, not sure what's not to like here.... especially since he's pencilled in as the backup. Gulutzan did mention that he thinks the target number for lack would be somewhere in the 20s as far as games played goes (barring injuries, hot/cold streak by either goalie,etc).

[opendoor]

Lack could be a good pickup. He was excellent in Vancouver and was a huge reason why they even made the playoffs in 2015. Then he got traded to Carolina where they messed with his style and tried to make him play like Cam Ward which is the opposite of what he should be doing.

From what I understand he reverted more to his old style for the 16-17 season, but he had some injury troubles early one. Once he got back healthy in February, he was actually quite good to finish the year. Over the last 2 months of the season he managed a 7-4-2 record with a .922 sv%.

Worst case scenario you have an excellent AHL goalie on a pretty low salary but more likely a decent backup who's good in the room and in the community. As for best case scenario, if he can get back to what he was in Vancouver he could be a decent starter. He outplayed both Luongo and Miller in his time backing those guys up.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by opendoor

Lack could be a good pickup. He was excellent in Vancouver and was a huge reason why they even made the playoffs in 2015. Then he got traded to Carolina where they messed with his style and tried to make him play like Cam Ward which is the opposite of what he should be doing.

From what I understand he reverted more to his old style for the 16-17 season, but he had some injury troubles early one. Once he got back healthy in February, he was actually quite good to finish the year. Over the last 2 months of the season he managed a 7-4-2 record with a .922 sv%.

Worst case scenario you have an excellent AHL goalie on a pretty low salary but more likely a decent backup who's good in the room and in the community. As for best case scenario, if he can get back to what he was in Vancouver he could be a decent starter. He outplayed both Luongo and Miller in his time backing those guys up.

Minus a 10-12 game run, Chad Johnson was very average for this team last year. If Lack is somewhere in between the .895% - .922% guy the Flames will be just fine.

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by getbak

The more I look into this kid, the more I think he might be the piece of this trade that pays off the most.

Based on recent information, I hope this isn't true.

[IrishSpring2013]

Originally Posted by timbit

Murphy, a former upper half 1st rounder just turned 24 and has played 150 NHL games, at a great NHL salary.

Curious as to what makes some people think that Kulak or Andersson are better qualified to be the Flames 5 or 6 D than him.

I'll take a swing at Murphy, as opposed to having the other two.

Doh..!!!

[getbak]

Ha ha...

https://twitter.com/eddielack/status/880848733679738880

Eddie Lack @eddielack

CALGARY!!! Deep down I always knew I'd play in a city that appreciates cowboy hats. 🤠

Very excited to join the @NHLFlames 🔥🔥🔥

https://twitter.com/eddielack/status/880849203647229952

Eddie Lack @eddielack

Oh and sorry for the butt punch, @NHLFlames. No hard feelings?! 😬🤜🍑😂

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

Isn't this more we wanted to move out a contract?

Likely, but the fact he was still part of a trade of any sort is astonishing.

[getbak]

OMG, Eddie and Backlund are totally going to be best friends.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by getbak

Is there a nerdier NHL player than Michael Backlund? He is so awesome.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Is there a nerdier NHL player than Michael Backlund? He is so awesome.

Brent Burns travels with freakin' toys like he's some kind of Hanson brother

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by getbak

Ha ha...

https://twitter.com/eddielack/status/880848733679738880



https://twitter.com/eddielack/status/880849203647229952

Love him already!

[YYC in LAX]

Yep, already getting sick of Lack

[getbak]

FYI, looks like the butt punch was against Bollig, so we don't have to worry about any leftover bad blood in the room.

In fact, no one who was on the ice for the Flames is still here. Bollig, Jooris, Granlund, Potter, and Schlemko. I had completely forgot Potter even played for the Flames that year.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

Yep, already getting sick of Lack

I feel like you Lack a sense of humor?

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Were people not aware that Lack is certifiably insane? He once had a romantic dinner with a cardboard cutout of Ryan Kesler. He tried to goad Luongo into a goalie fight after they got traded to play into the media narrative about there being a controversy from Vancouver (leading to someone making a Frozen cover song about it). He had the Swedish Chef muppet prominently featured on his mask. He's Bryzgalov-level crazy.

[Enoch Root]

^ as a goalie should be

[Sutter_in_law]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Were people not aware that Lack is certifiably insane? He once had a romantic dinner with a cardboard cutout of Ryan Kesler. He tried to goad Luongo into a goalie fight after they got traded to play into the media narrative about there being a controversy from Vancouver (leading to someone making a Frozen cover song about it). He had the Swedish Chef muppet prominently featured on his mask. He's Bryzgalov-level crazy.

Love it, my kind of goalie!