[PGT] Flames 5 : Kings 1 “ That’s All, Folks”

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Between Kadri, Zary, and Frost, this team has all the second-line centres it can use. I'd be more interested in a pick or prospect that could top out as a first-line centre.

I agree with you that Andersson will probably be traded, though it might not happen until he has a chance to show that he's recovered from the injuries that cramped his style so badly this year.

One problem I see the Flames having is too many young D all about the same age looking for and probably ready for a spot.

Parekh
Brzustewicz
Solovyov
Kuznetsov
Poirier

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Around the League Report

Thanks for doing this all season again. Always a fun read.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Goriders

One problem I see the Flames having is too many young D all about the same age looking for and probably ready for a spot.

Parekh
Brzustewicz
Solovyov
Kuznetsov
Poirier

competition is a good thing

[Beninho]

Loved the effort all season, the franchise has gone through some very tough years but the culture seems to have been set and the foundation is being cemented. Gonna be a long summer, see you all at the draft! Go Flames

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Not totally certain Razzy Andy is at max trade value at -38 or whatever he was.

Green Jacket award.

[dissentowner]

Man, 96 points and no playoffs. Fn criminal.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Loving the last half of the season. Can’t wait for next season

[Flamescuprun2018]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Not totally certain Razzy Andy is at max trade value at -38 or whatever he was.

We will find out tomorrow what ailed him. With the number of blocks he made this year it may be multiple injuries.

A rough +/- for sure. But still substantial value as a top 2-3 right shot D at 2.275 mill retained for this season in his prime.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

TBH I don't love having a play-in every season.

But I do think that if two teams finish tied on points for the 8/9 spots then there should be no tiebreakers on that.

If you're tied on points for the 8/9 seed then you should have a play in game.

Agreed. If 8/9 tie, awarding one team the spot on a technicality just seems shortsighted. Especially when the tiebreaker is basically which team played less tiebreakers to begin with.

They have a long drawn out regular season, they can afford the time for a 1 game playoff before they start the first round.

The Oilers series isn’t even starting until Monday. Could have had a play-in game Saturday and then have the winner start their series Monday too.

Gah.

[combustiblefuel]

For 2 decades plus some years on me the motto has always been get at least 96 points and that's will get you to the dance . Got 96 points and no dance. What a weird year to be alive.

[Rhett44]

All the rookies were solid. Parekh was unbelievable, he has to make the team next year.

I really feel like we finally have some elite talent. You can tell the potential is through the roof with how he was playing.

[868904]

Originally Posted by Flamescuprun2018

Frustrating to go 96 pts and not be in. Seeing the 4 rooks excel tonite was the silver lining. Huge for their offseason prep and development.

Team record in the hardest part of the season is such a pleasant surprise (10-2-3). Team will be even hungrier next year if most of the vet core of 7 are back. Wolf also likely to play 60-65 games. I suspect we are right in the fight next year for playoff spot as well.

I do think the showing from Parekh tonite and also Brz will give Conny more confidence that he can move Ras in offseason at max trade value retained rather than paying him the big bucks for next 8 years. R side of D core seems well in hand.

Hats off to you Flames on an A+ effort almost every night! A season we will always remember.

Trading Rasmus before next season is a must.

If you go into the season with Rasmus, you know they won’t trade him as they will be in the hunt for the playoffs. They will be walking him to UFA.

Another reason you have to trade him is all the right side defense depth. Parekh looks like he can play next season. Brz looks like he’s no more than a year away. Plus you have Mews who could see long term deals for Weegar and Rasmus plus Parekh and Brz and opt for free agency instead as there really isn’t much opportunity.

Conny MUST trade Rasmus this offseason. DO NOT extend Rasmus, he won’t age well.

[Roof-Daddy]

Flames not only finish ahead of some eastern playoff teams, they'd actually be 3rd place divisional seed in the Metropolitan, ahead of the Devils.

Insane that they don't get playoffs

[Domoic]

Klapka last 10 GP to end the year —- 4g 4a 8pts +2

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Goriders

What about Costco Kirkland?

Costco is a great story, but his body has now been through the wringer and he is bubble guy at the best of times so I personally think a fresh & motivated Morton will end up the better option.

[FlamesNightmare]

That's the way to end an unbelievable 1st season re-tool. I never expected The Flames to be in a race for a playoff position.

I'm excited for the future. Can't wait for next season.

Cheers boys!

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Goriders

One problem I see the Flames having is too many young D all about the same age looking for and probably ready for a spot.

Parekh
Brzustewicz
Solovyov
Kuznetsov
Poirier

And Morin?

[FlamesAreOne]

So if we had a better record than the Panthers, would we have kept our 1st? A lot of freaking pain if that's the case, missing the playoffs by one point and missing keeping a mid 1st by 2 points.

[Jason14h]

It is insane the NHL doesn’t have tiebreaker games - not just because the Flames are the team tied

A Friday night do or die for 2 tied teams when there’s no other hockey on ? Everyone would be watching

Maybe it’s a stadium situation since arenas get used for other events / teams and need to be booked in advance ?

[Svartsengi]

Very happy with the young guys making NHL debuts for the Flames. Hunt looked great too wouldn't mind him back as a depth piece for the organization. Happy for Vladar to finish strong. Looking forward to next season.