Huberdeau and Weegar Media Availability 9:15 AM MT

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by jar_e

Can anyone explain why these things are still done remotely and not in person? Seems odd not to fly them out here and do the jersey presentation, etc.

Covid time

[Locke]

Originally Posted by jar_e

Can anyone explain why these things are still done remotely and not in person? Seems odd not to fly them out here and do the jersey presentation, etc.

Probably because they're in Florida or wherever they spend their off-seasons?

That seems like a lot of money and hassle for a simple media availability in July.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

Calgary is the best. The people, the mountains, the foothills, the sky, everything.

I love South Central Alberta with my whole heart, But let's face it, Calgary is mostly suburbs.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by jar_e

Can anyone explain why these things are still done remotely and not in person? Seems odd not to fly them out here and do the jersey presentation, etc.

I think they'll do that later when they make their own trips out to see the city and look for houses. In due time.

Pretty sure half the media was on vacation as well as Flames organization members perhaps?

[TBone290]

The non-trade list is set when the contract is signed, right? And it cannot be modified?

[calf]

Originally Posted by Parallex

So you're saying we need to sign Kessel.

Our adds this off season could be the French Connection & Kessel!

FCK!

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Flames have a lot of handsome men on their team

We lost a a Chad looking guy in Gudbranson, but gained back two from Huberdeau and Weegar.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by jar_e

Can anyone explain why these things are still done remotely and not in person? Seems odd not to fly them out here and do the jersey presentation, etc.

COVID cases are spiking - I’m sure the local scribes didn’t want to go down to the Saddledome and breathe everyone’s air if they don’t have to.

Players also probably prefer it - a zoom call is far less awkward than being a human zoo animal.

[FurnaceFace]

What!!!?!?! He’s not going to fight Backlund to the death for #11!?!!??!!
That for sure means he doesn’t care and is only staying one season!!!!!!
Oh man!!!!!! Panic!!!!!!!

....am I doing this right? I’m not sure I have the correct amount of faux freak out.….

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by GIODUDE

Flames should start by offering the same contract Johnny signed. Maybe with the extra year. What better comparable is there?

I wouldn't start with that... I'd probably want to end up making the same offer we made Johnny less the extra year.

[jar_e]

Originally Posted by Locke

Probably because they're in Florida or wherever they spend their off-seasons?

That seems like a lot of money and hassle for a simple media availability in July.

Just reeks of the organization being cheap. Seems like an easy way to start with a good impression by flying them out to the city…other then sending him a zoom link.

Both CBJ and Panthers felt it was important enough to get their new acquisitions on a PJ and trot them out in a jersey. As well as countless other acquisitions these past two weeks.

[mile]

It was the same thing with Coleman last year, he flew into Calgary on his own time after the signing when it was most convenient for him

[sureLoss]

Agent just tweeted this out

https://twitter.com/user/status/1551620518880481280

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

"Cowboys and stuff like that".

That should be the slogan on the sign when you come in to Calgary from the highway.

Welcome to Calgary. Cowboys and stuff like that.

OK. This is the answer to anyone saying Jiri has no sense of humour.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

All you guys with your NTCs aren't including Arizona? You want to play in a college rink instead of a professional sports arena? :P

I guess life is not bad in Arizona however. Speaking of Arizona - how about we throw $1M at Phil Kessel for the top line :P

Arizona would be at the top of my list as a place to play. Practice in the morning, golf course in the afternoon. Seems like a pretty awesome arrangement to me!

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

He hasn’t even arrived in Calgary yet and people are expecting him to have already locked into an 8 year contract.

We’re all a little sensitive right now, but it’s going to be okay. It’s a big decision for these players and they don’t owe us anything (and I’m quite certain both will be locked up).

Ya I think they need to experience what its like to be in the city, see the fans, atmosphere at games, etc.

[Cycling76er]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Agent just tweeted this out

https://twitter.com/user/status/1551620518880481280

Walsh is his agent, yes?

If it is, that's nice for him to tweet out that quote. I would think his agent would be more conservative about his communications if the player wasn't genuinely open to the process.


EDIT: Just saw the "His agent just tweeted this out" bit.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Agent just tweeted this out

https://twitter.com/user/status/1551620518880481280

Nice

It’s Treliving’s problem now if he doesn’t sign

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

OK. This is the answer to anyone saying Jiri has no sense of humour.

Incredible. He gets up to a 3 on the humour scale. Didn't think he had it in him.

[Parallex]

How long did it take to get Lindholm and Hanifin to sign? I mean I don't expect them to be extended immediately but if an extension is coming I'd really rather have it come before training camp.