[Trade] Frost + Farabee from PHI to CGY for Pelletier + Kuzmenko + 25 2nd + 28 7th

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by rhino

Remember when people thought losing Matthew Philips was bad?

Not people who follow hockey. lol

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by really?

If the deal works out to basically consist of Pelletier, a 2nd and a 7th for Farabee and Frost it’s hard to argue this isn’t a good deal. Farabee may slot as a league average 2nd line wing, which is what Pelletier likely becomes in Philly. Pelletier’s attitude combined with his skill set likely result in him being the best player in the deal in the long run, but Farabee has already acclimated to the league and adds something the Flames wouldn’t have for the remainder of the season that Pelletier would not. This helps them pushing for the playoffs.

This is the kind of deal the Flames can afford to make, they have a number of prospects on LW so a player like Pelletier will have to move out at some point. I doubt either of these guys add much value after a couple of years, but given the prospect barn the Flames are constructing they can afford to make some deals that meet short term needs.

I really liked Pelletier but in no way does he shape up to be the best player in the deal in the long run. He’s got a great work ethic and attitude, and he’s smart. But his skill isn’t there.

[The Yen Man]

What a steal by Conman. Only Flames fan salty on this are those guys wanting Flames to intentionally tank.

[MisterJoji]

This is karma for Brière’s kid being such scumbag last summer.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by traptor

As of right now frost+farabee are middle 6 guys.

If they can become anything more it's a big win. If not it's a wash.


Definitely not a move a rebuilding team makes.

This is not a wash. The Flames are much better today, at the cost of a 2nd and a 7th.

It's a huge win.

[Rollin22x]

Phillys fax machine is upside down. I swear that 7 was a 1!

[Jetfire]

A 2nd and a 7th? Conny robbed them blind.

[FlamesAreOne]

Frank was on Barn Burner just now, 22:40 mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaLHdIPqiK8

[rhino]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

No salary retention doesn't surprise me. It's not like Philly is going to go out and buy a rental player, so being up against the cap doesn't matter. They actually gained cap space on this deal I think.

They gain major space next year from this deal.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne

Frank was on Barn Burner just now, 22:40 mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaLHdIPqiK8

It was a good show

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Am I the only one who sees our return as just 2 guys who are .6ppg players, slightly or aggresively overpaid (not that it matters with our cap situation) but seems like we win on the fact that we didn’t give up a first.

We got a guy who could turn into a poor man’s backlund (frost) and a 8 year younger version of Brandon saad (farabee)

At least we didn’t sell the farm

It's a massive upgrade on the two players we sent out. Not every deal is going to land you a first line center, but any deal that improves the team now and long term is a good move.

[Sandman]

Suck it treliving!

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Toonage

If this is all it took to get Cozens or Pettersson colour me surprised.

Lol

[Hockey_Ninja]

Sad to see Pelts go. But this is a good trade by Conny

[The Yen Man]

Lol on the posters acting like a 2nd round pick is the same as top 5 first rounder.

[Andrew]

Win now trade!

[CFO]

I believe this to be a huge trade for the flames franchise.

[1Nite]

Briere probably sees a but if himself in Pelltier, kind of the son he wish he had.

[saillias]

Probably the most satisfying day as a Flames fan since the draft for me. Flames win 4-1, Coronato natural hat trick, Dustin Wolf win, they spend the last minute punching several Ducks in the face, and at the same time Conroy finally pulls off the coveted trade for a 25 year old top 6 center. And he got another top 6 winger on top of that. All without giving up a 1st.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Win now trade!

Not really