[News] Flames claim Chris Stewart off waivers

[sa226]

Im surprised Treliving lets Conroy do media availabilities on deadline day.

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[Calgary4LIfe]

As others have pointed out, he isn't slow.

As have been proven by others, he is really good in shoot-outs - that alone can get the Flames a couple of points in the standings, which may drastically alter who they face (or even if they make it in).

He can also face-punch with Lucic... and actually win.

He is also very motivated right now. You join a new team, and you want to make a difference. Plus, he just got picked up from waivers, and I am sure that is a wake-up call for him that he needs to perform better. He is a UFA this year, and will need solid play down the stretch to get another NHL contract.

If any of the above is wrong, you sit him, and he is still popular in the room.

I don't know what the downside is. He will be important for the Flames if they find themselves in a series against Anaheim, Winnipeg, LA... Flames do get pushed around, and this 'symbolizes' that the Flames aren't going to take it any longer. There is really no downside to this move. Small cap hit, no assets given up, so you can quite easily bench him and forget about him.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Beninho

I think the Flames were always going to claim Stewart and his acquisition doesn't change what the Flames are trying to trade for today. Flames have been eyeing him for quite some time. Thought he was gonna come here two trade deadline's ago. Him coming here doesn't signify that the Fames are done today

For sure. It's not like management sat back after the waiver claim and went "Well, that's todays work done"

No need to freak out like Stewart is being heralded as some sort of saviour. Hell, we're only an injury or two away from some pretty crappy players being roster regulars for a bit. I welcome depth like this.

Hell of a lot better than moving assets for Zach Smith like was rumoured last week

[Zoller]

Originally Posted by daveinspruce

Conroy also said something interesting..
“ If we get the guy we want we are willing to part with some of our assets”
I wonder who the guy is they are talking about.

Maybe Stewart is the backup incase they don't land the big fish?

[timbit]

Stewart is not slow.Not quick either

He is a powerful skater who gets from point A to B just fine.

Flames hoping he can chip in with some offense.

No risk move that may turn out very well.

[Braden]

Originally Posted by daveinspruce

Conroy also said something interesting..
“ If we get the guy we want we are willing to part with some of our assets”
I wonder who the guy is they are talking about.

I think there "guy" might be Hoffman. Has term left makes sense.

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Played pretty effective hockey for about 30 games.

He is coming off major injury and surgery and is old. Stewart can play NHL hockey.

It is moot arguement anyway as Iggy doesn’t want to be back, and isn’t a option for the Flames.

Honestly could care less about this though. It is a low risk sink or swim move. Most likely sink, but whatever. Betweeen Iggy and Stewart, there was only one feasible option.

[Harry Lime]

Weren't we playing Glass, like, a second ago?

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[Beninho]

Originally Posted by btimbit

For sure. It's not like management sat back after the waiver claim and went "Well, that's todays work done"

No need to freak out like Stewart is being heralded as some sort of saviour. Hell, we're only an injury or two away from some pretty crappy players being roster regulars for a bit. I welcome depth like this.

Hell of a lot better than moving assets for Zach Smith like was rumoured last week

Yup, and I posted this earlier but the Flames can't have Tkachuk and Ferland fighting down the stretch. It's great to see Tkachuk mix it up, but one punch and a season-ending injury could happen. Stewart is a team guy and will have no problem dropping the mitts to protect our guys. Flames do not have that heavyweight enforcer, if he chips in with a few goals and points that's great too.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by schteve_d

Louie Debrusk on the Sportsnet panel just said that Stewart "has the quickness and speed on the straightaway to get to the puck".

Where did this Stewart is slow come from? I really think people have no idea and because he's big just equate that to slow. All of a sudden CP has him labeled as slow.

I guess something made him a healthy scratch for the Wild even though he is big, fast, good hands and the team is fighting for its playoff lives.

Need to keep expectations in check I suppose.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by daveinspruce

Conroy also said something interesting..
“ If we get the guy we want we are willing to part with some of our assets”
I wonder who the guy is they are talking about.

Really hard to say, there are a lot of names. Though mostly complimentary ones and not really "core" pieces.

Honestly, of the rumored names, Hoffman seems like the only guy where there would be a willingness to surrender any coveted assets, because he directly addresses a huge need right now and is young enough to be part of that core group for another 5 years.

Considering Brad's angle of a "hockey trade" though, maybe he's even circumventing the sellers market and looking to pry a guy that isn't even on the deadline radar, with a roster player going the other way (Brodie/Stone/Bennett).

[DJones]

Liked his interview.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Weren't we playing Glass, like, a second ago?

Exactly, why people are against this I do not know. We were playing Lomberg a week ago.

[Galakanokis]

No issues whatsoever with this pickup. He provides insurance in case of injury and is probably better suited to our 4th line than a few we have had play there this year.

Just a small piece that does nothing to hurt the team.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I guess something made him a healthy scratch for the Wild even though he is big, fast, good hands and the team is fighting for its playoff lives.

Need to keep expectations in check I suppose.

They have a bit more depth than Calgary though. Flames are an injury or two away from Tanner Glass getting regular ice time. Screw that

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by nemanja2306

WOW, 9 goals?! Amazing...

That's not "can't score anymore", another sensationalized gem you threw out in your tizzy.

Originally Posted by nemanja2306

Just because it's a no risk, doesn't make it a good move.

With our lack of depth on RW, a free asset that can play or sit at no acquisition cost absolutely is.

What can't be debated, is it's not as bad a move as you're worked up about and attempting to make it sound. You're being "that guy" this morning, and have gone from saying you don't like the move to being on a plight about it.

Relax, and step away from the ledge.

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I guess something made him a healthy scratch for the Wild even though he is big, fast, good hands and the team is fighting for its playoff lives.

Need to keep expectations in check I suppose.

Agreed. I'm not even defending the pickup. In truth, I don't know much about him. Just find it funny that in the first couple of pages a couple of posters said he was slow and it snowballed. Posters who may or may not know much about him are now basing their opinion on the pick up based on this with comments like "Great, just what we need, another big, slow body".

[GreenLantern2814]

Cool. Stewart has been rumored to be on his way to Calgary for years - just glad it's at this cap number and zero acquisition cost.

Prices are sky high today and I don't think most teams are going to feel good about the players they gave up 1st round picks for.

[Vansmack]

Some absurd posts regarding this claim.. If speedy, young players on expiring contracts were available, we would be claiming them too. Zero cost acquisition, and I like the upside