Blake Colman Trade linked to Toronto or Dallas

[Flamesfan05]

The wizard has to sell the farm to save his ass again

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Lol you're not getting Jason Robertson in a deal with Blake Coleman.

Dallas would need to add.

[Hot_Flatus]

I pity anyone that really thinks the Flames are moving out players at this point. Unless the team goes back on a 2-8 run over the next 10 games it's basically a foregone conclusion it will be a stand pat, draft in the teens season again. In ownership's mind, this team is 3 points out and getting hot. What leads anyone to believe they will suddenly change course after all these decades?

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by RobotTalk

I wonder if the changes to the game have also increased the length of player careers? It's not even close to the physically bruising style of the 1990s, 2000s, and even into the early 2010s. If players aren't getting continually beaten up each game it makes sense that their careers would be longer.

Injuries are as frequent as ever right now so I think it's less to do about the physicality of the game as lengthened careers has more to do with athletes taking much better care of their bodies. Every decade you can see it more and more.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

I pity anyone that really thinks the Flames are moving out players at this point. Unless the team goes back on a 2-8 run over the next 10 games it's basically a foregone conclusion it will be a stand pat, draft in the teens season again. In ownership's mind, this team is 3 points out and getting hot. What leads anyone to believe they will suddenly change course after all these decades?

I can tell you the mindset is not the same this year.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

I pity anyone that really thinks the Flames are moving out players at this point. Unless the team goes back on a 2-8 run over the next 10 games it's basically a foregone conclusion it will be a stand pat, draft in the teens season again. In ownership's mind, this team is 3 points out and getting hot. What leads anyone to believe they will suddenly change course after all these decades?

6+ firsts in 3 drafts, near league high cap, no significant UFA signings, 6+ major contributers traded.

"derp its exactly the same as the last 30 years"