Sven

[stemit14]

I've never liked the whole "be Brendan Gallagher" thing regarding Sven. Be Sven baertschi... No players are the same and I don't like trying to turn players into something they're not.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

When Francis went out of his way to comment on Sven during the last flames broadcast I knew this article was not far behind.

I really hope Sven gets another shot in the NHL soon and I think he will if he keeps on giving his all at the AHL level

Had to feel bad for Roger Millions during that little piece, he was visibly taken back by Francis' lunacy.

Only read the quotes from Sven, Huska and Treliving and it's a great positive article however.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Phaneufenstein

I think he's aware of the Swiss tabloid article. The comments they printed from his dad are probably true. Even if he didn't ask for a trade himself, he doesn't dismiss Francis' question entirely because of this.

Or maybe he's trying to tell the media that he wants nothing to do with those types of questions. If he answers them now, he knows the same people will keep pushing the same nonsense in the future.

[kehatch]

Francis is taking something little and trying to make it something big. It's what he does.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

A trade involving Sven should definitely be considered at this point. I don't foresee him as providing much to the Calgary Flames and the team has other young prospects who appear to be better options for the future.

Shut up!

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

I prefer our media to the guys in Edmonton, who are essentially PR flacks for the Oilers.

Sure. But really the goal should be to hit the balanced mark that Eric D hits every day. Balanced coverage that isn't homerism or sensationalism.
It can be done. As readers - we should demand it.