[News] Eddie Lack on Waivers

[CampbellsTransgressions]

Flames came out of the rebuild too early and now have two massive holes that in all likelihood will not be filled before Gaudreau's next contract.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Itse

This makes me feel somewhat annoyed about acquiring Lack in the first place. Why even bother. I really hope they didn't get him because Gulutzan likes him... in part because I'd really like to think our head coach is a better judge of goalies.

And yeah, I hope they don't go spending assets to get another backup before seeing what they have in Rittich and/or Gillies.

I'm with you there, being very annoyed about them acquiring Lack in the first place. Know what? I bet Gulutzan likes him was the exact reason why they traded for him, what other reason there to have? Treliving wouldn't have gone out and trade for Lack without any input.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions

Flames came out of the rebuild too early and now have two massive holes that in all likelihood will not be filled before Gaudreau's next contract.

What are you talking about?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

I'm with you there, being very annoyed about them acquiring Lack in the first place. Know what? I bet Gulutzan likes him was the exact reason why they traded for him, what other reason there to have? Treliving wouldn't have gone out and trade for Lack without any input.

Development. I think Treliving knew that whoever he got as a backup was going to be riding a lot pine and opening the door to the bench, thats no good for young goalies, they have to play.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Beninho

It was always an odd move imo. Lack was a disaster last season with a pretty decent defense in front of him. He looked bad in his last season in Van as well and with 2 up and coming goalies I didn't understand why the Flames needed to make this trade. I agree with above posters that the Flames need to stop with reclamation projects and focus on bringing up players from the farm. Rittich deserves a look

This is not true. Lack had 18 wins and a 0.921 SP in 35 starts his last season in Vancouver.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Both Rittich and Gillies are on one year deals. Time to sink or swim.

[bomber317]

Well, I'm glad we got it right with Smith and missed on Lack instead of the other way around.

I'm hoping this is just a move to get Lack some games in the AHL to see if he can find his groove/rut again.

Bring Rittich up, have him spot start some games, but he'll probably be sitting on the bench a bunch.

No need to make a trade type of move now. Smith will start the majority of the games for the next while, we can evaluate how Rittich/Gillies do on their spot starts and practice time. If they don't show well, then hopefully Lack regained his form, or they make a move.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions

Flames came out of the rebuild too early and now have two massive holes that in all likelihood will not be filled before Gaudreau's next contract.

Agreed. I wish the Flames would have taken longer to exit their rebuild like the way the Oilers, Panthers and Avalanche are doing.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Chonger

No we will just leave him in minors and loose him to a team that will actually give him a chance next season. This is a trade.

[Torture]

How did a thread about Lack turn into one about Evander Kane?

In what universe does waiving Lack make room for Kane?

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Locke

Development. I think Treliving knew that whoever he got as a backup was going to be riding a lot pine and opening the door to the bench, thats no good for young goalies, they have to play.

I see your point, but why Lack? Couldn't he have found a better choice for back up?

[Erick Estrada]

When you consider the GM brought in two new veteran goaltenders, both with question marks we should probably be happy that at least one of them turned out as good or better than expected. At least the way the trade is structured there's very little cap hit sending Lack to the minors if that's the plan. I'm actually glad they are acting on this now rather than close their eyes and hope it gets better. I wouldn't mind seeing Rittich getting a chance as I feel there's not a lot more he can prove in the AHL. His numbers aren't quite as stellar as Matt Murray's were in the AHL but they are in the same ballpark and like Murray he needs to get an opportunity to play in the NHL.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

I see your point, but why Lack? Couldn't he have found a better choice for back up?

Not too many as cheap with NHL experience.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

I see your point, but why Lack? Couldn't he have found a better choice for back up?

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Not too many as cheap with NHL experience.

Yeah. Pretty much that.

Honestly, I was surprised about Lack, I was almost certain that management was going to find a way to either rotate our kids through the backup position or something to that effect. I never thought they'd go out and acquire a backup.

But they did, he was cheap and experienced and once showed promise.

I guess they just didnt have ~30ish games worth of confidence in anyone in the system.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

I see your point, but why Lack? Couldn't he have found a better choice for back up?

Here's the thing,

You spend big money on a backup and it means no Jagr on the Flames.

Also the Flames are pretty close to the cap which would sink them if we got hit by the injury bug like that one season when Sutter made the team play with 17 players.

[Coach]

I would prefer to give Rittich and/or Gillies an extended good shot than bring in another goalie.

[jaydub74]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

Kane loves money seemingly more than most. Anyone remember the money phone or money pushup he tweeted or instagramed or whatever lame way he put them out there? Heres a reminder.





He will take the biggest offer and we know what happens on UFA day. Somebody is always willing to overpay for something they deem critical to their team. He will surely get 8M or close to it.

The only thing lamer than those photos, is all the work it took to take the photos. "Yeah, can I withdrawal $20,000 in cash, all ones." stupid.

Just say No to Kane on the Flames. Guy's career can't end soon enough. I look forward to the article post retirement... Kane's bankrupt.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Torture

How did a thread about Lack turn into one about Evander Kane?

Flames waive Lack -> Treliving Scouted Buffelo -> Flames maybe trading for Chad Johnson to replace Lack? -> Flames wouldn't need to scout just Johnson... bigger deal? -> Evander Kane maybe available? -> Stuff about Evander Kane.

[puckedoff]

Originally Posted by jaydub74

The only thing lamer than those photos, is all the work it took to take the photos. "Yeah, can I withdrawal $20,000 in cash, all ones." stupid.

Just say No to Kane on the Flames. Guy's career can't end soon enough. I look forward to the article post retirement... Kane's bankrupt.

It's Vegas, of course you want singles. And $20K is what, like 0.01% of his signing bonus? I'm a curmudgeon but I'm not against fun.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by jaydub74

The only thing lamer than those photos, is all the work it took to take the photos. "Yeah, can I withdrawal $20,000 in cash, all ones." stupid.

Well... that would depend on where Kane spends his nightlife nah?