[PGT] Flames fall 4-2 in Hashville

[troutman]

Originally Posted by old-fart

Backlund is our best player by a considerable margin for the last month or so.

Patience with the prospects pays off.

[Miniac]

Very happy for Backlund! Based on his recent performance, I think Stajan is finished in Calgary and will be traded soon. Happy to see Stempniak get one finally..

[Table 5]

I was really hoping that Gio goal would count just for the off-chance it could help him with his Olympic bid.

[puckluck2]

Would you take the 10th overall pick in the next draft for Backlund?

I know I wouldn't and he better not be on the trade block.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Three straight games with a goal for Backlund.

First goal in 18 games for Stempniak? Good lord Stempy, get it together for UFA sakes.

Actually, it was his first goal in 19 games. His last goal was Saturday Dec. 7th 2013 in a 2-1 win vs the coilers.

http://flames.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/...?id=2013020447

[jeffman]

Stajan struggling since Backes took out his knee

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

Would you take the 10th overall pick in the next draft for Backlund?

I know I wouldn't and he better not be on the trade block.

I would and I'd make them take it before the other GM sobered up.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

Would you take the 10th overall pick in the next draft for Backlund?

I know I wouldn't and he better not be on the trade block.

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

I would and I'd make them take it before the other GM sobered up.

You've pined over a girl for two years, slept with her and then broken up the morning after, haven't you?

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

Why isn't he worth that? The chances of a 10th overall pick developing into Backlund is very slim.

[getbak]

Nice.

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH

#Flames Backlund on Jones tussle: "He was just being a hero all night in front of the net. I'm not going to take anything from that guy."

[timbit]

Great job by Hartley coaching and developing Backlund .

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

Larf.

He is clearly an everyday NHL player at this point.

[Soliak]

Originally Posted by getbak

Nice.

What happened with Backlund and Jones? Missed the end.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

Uh, yes he has.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by troutman

Patience with the prospects pays off.

No, lets trade Backlund for a 2nd round pick!

[puckluck2]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

Hahaha wow I actually didn't even catch the last part of your post. Backlund having to go overseas?

You must have missed the reports that several teams were calling the Flames about Backlund. He will never be a star but he does all the little things right and is emerging as a leader. Backlund will have a long career in the NHL. Teams are always looking for a defensively responsible center who can pot the odd goal.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Originally Posted by Soliak

What happened with Backlund and Jones? Missed the end.

I'm waiting for AC to post the gif. Trust me it was epic. Backs and Jones had a WWE style match in front of the Pred net.

[Where ru Chris O'Sullivan]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I would take that in a heartbeat. He isn't worth near that much though.

Despite one month of ood play, Mr Backlund has not yet established himself as a bonafide NHL player. I think he has to maintain this level of play to avoid having to go overseas to continue his career.

I hope he makes it, but consistency is an ongoing issue for him

A lot goes into this overall equation. The goal to me after what will be a long rebuild, will be the emergence of a team that can hopefully get to the final 4 (and beyond) for 2-3 seasons (at least!).

I'm hoping CP understands that goals against CAR and NSH, when we've been long eliminated from the post season, should be weighted against performance vs. the elite teams.

He still plays a soft game, hoping he continues to put up points and can be moved eventually, but not for a late pick, but as part of a deal to bring in a top prospect or high pick.

Getting rid of Stajan to make room for him is silly, he had this "room" early this year and did nothing with it. If we move or don't move Stajan - it should solely be because it makes sense because of the return.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Where ru Chris O'Sullivan

A lot goes into this overall equation. The goal to me after what will be a long rebuild, will be the emergence of a team that can hopefully get to the final 4 (and beyond) for 2-3 seasons (at least!).

I'm hoping CP understands that goals against CAR and NSH, when we've been long eliminated from the post season, should be weighted against performance vs. the elite teams.

He still plays a soft game, hoping he continues to put up points and can be moved eventually, but not for a late pick, but as part of a deal to bring in a top prospect or high pick.

Getting rid of Stajan to make room for him is silly, he had this "room" early this year and did nothing with it. If we move or don't move Stajan - it should solely be because it makes sense because of the return.