Jackets force Bobrovsky to miss Nashville game

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

Hypothetically - if you sign Bob - then he would automatically take the starter's role? What does this say to BSD who has done so much for the Flames this year?

A good one-two punch and a player you can count on should the other go down to injury,

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

This might be a good time to get him for cheap.

He has alternated between Vezina and Mike Smith.

I think a change of scenery and a greatly reduced role would eliminate the Mike Smith part of his game. I think Mike Smith could benefit from a change while still in the race.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Robo

Why do people still want this guy ?

If you get him on a reasonable contract, then you want this guy.


The problem is some hack GM will trade a kings ransom for him, then pay him $8million + per season.

[Split98]

This guy has 'Oilers $10M goalie' written all over him

Big name and they need a goalie. With his (assumed) contract demands next year, and now this... a lot of buyers got a little more hesitant. In an effort to save his job, Chia sees a discount here and overpays a little less than normal.

That'll take care of the $10,998,835 of projected cap space they have next year

[Oling_Roachinen]

Has to be a somewhat serious incident, you would think. Starting goaltender for a team fighting to make the playoffs, they aren't going to 'suspend' their own goalie lightly. A loss tonight could leave them without a playoff spot.

Also if they are looking to re-sign or deal, announcing he ####ed up isn't the best strategy.

Could be a message to the rest of the team that what ever he did won't be tolerated, but I think this is a bit more than being mad at a bad game.

[The Yen Man]

I guess it depends on the price we'd have to pay to get him. Can he be had for Smith and a pick? I don't think so. I think Columbus is going to want something more. But it'd be good to get the guy as a rental to be 1b to BSD.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Someone is going to regret paying this guy this summer.

[Northendzone]

i think the reality is that if the flames brought him in, you have then created a three headed goalie monster which may upset the room. even though it may represent a significant upgrade at the position.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

i think the reality is that if the flames brought him in, you have then created a three headed goalie monster which may upset the room. even though it may represent a significant upgrade at the position.

I think everyone assumes you are dealing Smith or demoting him at that point.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

i think the reality is that if the flames brought him in, you have then created a three headed goalie monster which may upset the room. even though it may represent a significant upgrade at the position.

Smith gets waived at that point.

[SportsJunky]

Why would they put this out in the public and then say they will deal with it internally. Something is a-brewin'.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Why would they put this out in the public and then say they will deal with it internally. Something is a-brewin'.

They have to explain the benching. And maybe it's a message to Bob.

[dustygoon]

In the summer, I have a feeling we are going to see Bob's contract not be anything near what he thought he would get. Other than Klowe, how can this group of GM's not see a "do not touch" sign? Maybe he gets a 1 year deal maybe to test drive? I hope we stay away. Lou sure won't put up with anything like what is rumoured on his team.

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Split98

This guy has 'Oilers $10M goalie' written all over him...

Yep. Either him or Varlamov. $10M x 10 years. Do it Chia. Leave a long-lasting legacy.

[GioforPM]

I doubt this is a move to try and open a trade discussion, because it's decreasing his value. It may be a re-signing negotiation tactic I suppose, but even that's far-fetched. I think it is what it is - team discipline.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

i think the reality is that if the flames brought him in, you have then created a three headed goalie monster which may upset the room. even though it may represent a significant upgrade at the position.

If we acquire a goalie Mike Smith is going the other way as part of the deal. I think that's just a given. I'd only have interest in Bobrovsky as a rental 1B for the rest of the season/playoffs. Even if there is a discount on him due to whatever incident this is I think he may cost more then I'd want to give up for a rental goalie.

[SilverKast]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Someone is going to regret paying this guy this summer.

As long as it's not us then I'm fine with that.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Yep. Either him or Varlamov. $10M x 10 years. Do it Chia. Leave a long-lasting legacy.

Please Varlamov.

Please, please Varlamov, for his No Fly Zone alone lol.

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Please Varlamov.
Please, please Varlamov, for his No Fly Zone alone lol.

Wait, what? According to PepsiFree and a couple others, Varlamov is by far the best goalie out there!

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I think everyone assumes you are dealing Smith or demoting him at that point.

does anyone know if he has a no-trade or no-movement?