[Rumour] Friedman: Flames have inquired about Pittsburgh Goalie Matt Murray

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If everyone is ready to anoint Murray based on his 12 games and presume Fleury is available for a trade, how about Reimer's record in San Jose?

1.62 GAA, .938 save percentage and 3 shutouts with a record of 6-2.

Acquisition cost: zero

How in the world is MAF and his salary a better target than Reimer?

small sample size but I would be fine with bringing in Reimer if we can't get Bishop this summer. Either are an upgrade on what we have had the last year.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If everyone is ready to anoint Murray based on his 12 games and presume Fleury is available for a trade, how about Reimer's record in San Jose?

1.62 GAA, .938 save percentage and 3 shutouts with a record of 6-2.

Acquisition cost: zero

How in the world is MAF and his salary a better target than Reimer?

I think Reimer might be my 1st choice. The acquisition cost is ideal.

[Bingo]

and Reimer and his agent know there are only two teams shopping for a number one. My guess is they phone Treliving the second the window opens.

Given that the other team is Toronto and unlikely to come a calling they may even take a 2 year 8M deal to get it done.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Bingo

and Reimer and his agent know there are only two teams shopping for a number one. My guess is they phone Treliving the second the window opens.

Given that the other team is Toronto and unlikely to come a calling they may even take a 2 year 8M deal to get it done.

Exactly. Much like the (non-existent) leverage for TB and PIT in trading Bishop and Fleury, the Flames are likely the ONLY team that can offer Reimer a starting gig, so... you can sign this contract or back up Lundqvist...

[Roof-Daddy]

Been saying for a while now, I will be shocked if Reimer isn't a Flame this summer.

Proven NHL starter, good age, no acquisition cost and now showing he just might be an above average starter with a good team in front of him.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by foshizzle11

small sample size but I would be fine with bringing in Reimer if we can't get Bishop this summer. Either are an upgrade on what we have had the last year.

It's a small sample size with a good team - he had a 2.49 GAA and a .918 save % in 32 games with the Leafs.

I think this is our man.

[handgroen]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Been saying for a while now, I will be shocked if Reimer isn't a Flame this summer.

Proven NHL starter, good age, no acquisition cost and now showing he just might be an above average starter with a good team in front of him.

is it weird that a part of me doesn't want to see a flames themed optimus riems mask?

but i guess if masks were talent, hiller would have won us the cup already.

[neo45]

Reimer is ok but there may be better options via trade in the next two years. Keep in mind Reimer has never really been a pure number one. He has kind of always had a 1a/1b split thing going. This is the first year he has gotten 40+ games


Can he keep it up with 70 starts? People underestimate how hard that is to do. Kipper was an animal

[hockey.modern]

A 1a/1b of Reimer/Ortio wouldn't be that bad.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by neo45

Reimer is ok but there may be better options via trade in the next two years. Keep in mind Reimer has never really been a pure number one. He has kind of always had a 1a/1b split thing going. This is the first year he has gotten 40+ games


Can he keep it up with 70 starts? People underestimate how hard that is to do. Kipper was an animal

We need something sooner than "in the next two years" it's not like with Ortio he need to play 70.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

I think it's pretty certain that pending UFA's don't count, so teams will need to get creative with personnel...

The only thing that is certain is that it's still uncertain.

[danny darko]

I really hope Treliving works his magic and gets us a goalie that truly gives us a shot to win. It seems like we would just be settling for Reimer, I don't think he's s the solution to our problems between the pipes.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

A 1a/1b of Reimer/Ortio wouldn't be that bad.

Even a 1a /1b of Reimer / Ramo would be okay with Ortio as competition for 1b but whoever loses is waived before the regular season starts. No three goalie screwups.

[Hackey]

I do like the idea of no aquisition cost for Reimer but I am still unsure if he is a legit starter. It could really pay off for us or it could hinder us moving forward. I think the Flames should have some patience though if we're going to be spending assets. It would be nice to land Reimer on a 2 year deal but I doubt that would ever happen. I imagine he's gonna want 3-5 and thats quite a bit of risk if he doesn't pan out. Would rather see us take a gamble on someone else who can tide things over until better options come up.

[chockfullofgoodness]

Originally Posted by Hackey

I do like the idea of no aquisition cost for Reimer but I am still unsure if he is a legit starter. It could really pay off for us or it could hinder us moving forward. I think the Flames should have some patience though if we're going to be spending assets. It would be nice to land Reimer on a 2 year deal but I doubt that would ever happen. I imagine he's gonna want 3-5 and thats quite a bit of risk if he doesn't pan out. Would rather see us take a gamble on someone else who can tide things over until better options come up.

What Reimer wants and what he gets could be very different. Not a lot of teams looking for starting goaltenders. (as has been pointed out in this thread) I sincerely doubt that there are a lot of teams lining up to throw a 3-5 year deal at him. I would bet a Hiller-type contract gets it done.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Hackey

I do like the idea of no aquisition cost for Reimer but I am still unsure if he is a legit starter. It could really pay off for us or it could hinder us moving forward. I think the Flames should have some patience though if we're going to be spending assets. It would be nice to land Reimer on a 2 year deal but I doubt that would ever happen. I imagine he's gonna want 3-5 and thats quite a bit of risk if he doesn't pan out. Would rather see us take a gamble on someone else who can tide things over until better options come up.

Calgary is one of very few teams that could legitimately offer him a starter's position. For a goalie that's been flip flopping around and warming the bench often, that has to be a very attractive option. Plus, there's a bit of connection through Burke. He gets to stay in Canada in a very respectable hockey market and organization. The assigned backup in Ortio is still easing his way into the NHL, but strong enough to push him to be his best.

As for whether he can deliver or not, just look at his recent game-by-game performance - especially after being given a solid run of games by San Jose. 3 shutouts in 8 games.

SN: A look at how James Reimer has played since trade to Sharks

[Stud_McCool]

Agreed with Reimer and Ortio as 1A/1B. Flames did well with this type of rotation last year. Save the assets for when they start contending.

[chockfullofgoodness]

Maybe the Sharks look at moving Jones and signing Reimer? Just throwing that out there.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Whatever Treliving decides to do on the goaltending situation will likely define his tenure with the Flames. Blowing this past season by bringing in the three headed goaltending monster hurt. A repeat of not addressing the goaltending issue would not look good on him. I think he's done a lot more good than bad, but could another disappointing year as a result of a bad goaltending decision could cause a revolt at the box office?

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

If Fleury has to be protected due to his NMC then that makes him less appealing to the Flames as we'd potentially lose Gillies.

As mentioned, Gillies probably won't need protection. More importantly in this scenario, I seriously doubt the Flames would include the NMC if they ended up trading for him (and of course, if Fleury waived to come here in the first place).

IIRC, the NMCs/NTCs are automatically voided when a player waives and gets traded, and it is up to the team receiving the player to keep the NMC or NTC on the contract after the trade.