06-29-2018, 04:50 PM
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#21
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fort St. John, BC
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This reminds me of Bollig all over again. We don't need to risk overpaying another tough guy 4th liner who just had an above average year on a cup contrnder
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06-29-2018, 04:51 PM
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#22
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Hey Connor, It's Mess
This pisses me off more than it should, I was cautiously optimistic we'd get to see him bash Lucic's face in wearing Flames colours
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At least we’ve still got Troy Brouwer to skate gingerly away from trouble. That oughta teach ‘em!
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06-29-2018, 04:52 PM
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#23
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hey Connor, It's Mess
This pisses me off more than it should, I was cautiously optimistic we'd get to see him bash Lucic's face in wearing Flames colours
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Ok I will admit that it I'd love to see that too
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06-29-2018, 05:10 PM
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#24
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Having a good tough 4th liner isn't the reason you lose hockey games either.
Having one of your top 3 Dmen out with a concussion for 2-3 months is though.
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Actually it can. You lose games by scoring less than the other team.
Having a tough guy on the bench has zero affect on whether a player gets injured during the course of play.
Antiquated thinking here.
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06-29-2018, 05:14 PM
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#25
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
See, no self respecting good team would want a guy like Reaves around right? Not a good, deep, 109 point SC finalist eh? Naw, he's trash. No room for him on a good deep roster.
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Vegas must know something fans and other teams don't 
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06-29-2018, 05:15 PM
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#26
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
At least we’ve still got Troy Brouwer to skate gingerly away from trouble. That oughta teach ‘em!
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I think there’s a lot to criticize about Brouwer’s play/usage/pay etc. but failing to standup for teammates is unfounded
Weird player on the roster to pick
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06-29-2018, 05:18 PM
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#27
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Powerplay Quarterback
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2nd half of last year brouwer had a broken jaw/facemask as an excuse for standing by idly watching his teammates get pounded/poked after whistles, sure
What's the excuse for the rest of the time he's been a flame? Doesn't seem odd to me to point out as brouwer doesn't mix it up or come to anyone's aid
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06-29-2018, 05:21 PM
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#28
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Actually it can. You lose games by scoring less than the other team.
Having a tough guy on the bench has zero affect on whether a player gets injured during the course of play.
Antiquated thinking here.
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The nhl is not figure skating quite yet, he can skate and play a 4th line shift and hits like a tank, he brings a lot this team is lacking. The west is a heavy conference and we are a light team.
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06-29-2018, 05:23 PM
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#29
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by N-E-B
Good. Didn’t want him here.
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Except now we'll go get someone who isn't as good to fill the same role
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06-29-2018, 05:50 PM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Yeah this pretty much kills the “but why are good teams not trying to keep him, it’s a sign!” narrative.
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Don't care about the narratives as we haven't heard the terms of the contract yet. Glad he's not going to be a Flame as sometimes GM's need a little help from other teams when it comes to avoiding regretful decisions.
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06-29-2018, 05:58 PM
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#31
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Having a good tough 4th liner isn't the reason you lose hockey games either.
Having one of your top 3 Dmen out with a concussion for 2-3 months is though.
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There is something wrong with the game if you need a face puncher to avoid concussions to key players.
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06-29-2018, 05:59 PM
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#32
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
At least we’ve still got Troy Brouwer to skate gingerly away from trouble. That oughta teach ‘em!
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I dislike Brower on our team as much as the next guy. But I think he showed plenty of toughness when needed. If you hate on Brower at least get it right.
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06-29-2018, 06:02 PM
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#33
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by neo45
I think there’s a lot to criticize about Brouwer’s play/usage/pay etc. but failing to standup for teammates is unfounded
Weird player on the roster to pick
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Should’ve scrolled down before responding but this.
He sucks in a number of ways but being a bad teammate simply is untrue.
Although calling in sick a lot of nights would improve the team so meh.
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06-29-2018, 06:11 PM
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#34
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
There is something wrong with the game if you need a face puncher to avoid concussions to key players.
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Yes, but?
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06-29-2018, 06:19 PM
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#35
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Franchise Player
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I was livid seeing Minnesota take 15+ hacks before they fractured Johnny's wrist without anyone responding
that's not "antiquated" thinking; i guarantee a guy like Reaves would not have let that happen if he was on the team...
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06-29-2018, 07:02 PM
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#36
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
I was livid seeing Minnesota take 15+ hacks before they fractured Johnny's wrist without anyone responding
that's not "antiquated" thinking; i guarantee a guy like Reaves would not have let that happen if he was on the team...
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You going to strap Reaves to Johnny’s arm? A tough is never a deterrent. It’s just a fabricated illusion fans make up.
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06-29-2018, 07:20 PM
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#37
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
You going to strap Reaves to Johnny’s arm? A tough is never a deterrent. It’s just a fabricated illusion fans make up.
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And an illusion some GMs apparently buy into, if the rumors of Reeves being a sought after target by a number of teams around the NHL and if the rumors of VGK signing him are correct...
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06-29-2018, 07:28 PM
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#38
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
See, no self respecting good team would want a guy like Reaves around right? Not a good, deep, 109 point SC finalist eh? Naw, he's trash. No room for him on a good deep roster.
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It's not that he is trash. But I'm still glad he didn't sign here. Coming of a good playoff run, I suspect the financial terms will be shown to be excessive. Kind of like when we signed Brouwer: that was my fear with Reaves. Over pay, over term, and it becomes a massive regret in 2 seasons.
There are lots of players that can add to team toughness. And maybe we can find some that also add to team skill.
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06-29-2018, 07:30 PM
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#39
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Franchise Player
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I'd bet he took less money to stay with the Knights. I don't think they'd overpay for him; doesn't seem like their style
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06-29-2018, 07:35 PM
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#40
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topfiverecords
You going to strap Reaves to Johnny’s arm? A tough is never a deterrent. It’s just a fabricated illusion fans make up.
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Spoken like someone who has never played hockey beyond bantam.
Having a big boy who hits like a tank and will punish you for taking liberties is most definitely a deterrent.
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