[Trade] Flames acquire Roman Horak and 2x 2011 2nd rd picks for Tim Erixon and 5th rd pick - Page 28 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

mikey_the_redneck · 06-01-2011, 06:59 PM

"We tried. We made multiple offers. We made offers of salary-cap levels," Feaster said. "All of which were met with 'we appreciate it very much, but we still have concerns about whether Tim will be given a legitimate opportunity."

Erixon's claim that young players don't get a shot at playing was nothing but pure B.S.........he had his eye on New York and used any excuse to make it happen.

Poor character......

Ring of Fire · 06-01-2011, 07:06 PM

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Horak is a defensively responsible center whose faceoff ability alone should give him an opportunity to make this team in the future

http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2011/...ct-roman-horak

PeteLFan · 06-01-2011, 07:06 PM

We might win a faceoff this upcoming year

Reign of Fire · 06-01-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ring of Fire

http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2011/...ct-roman-horak

Thats about the only thing I found on the guy too, been searching for a while now

robocop · 06-01-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

They did and he didn't want to play here for a variety of reasons including the Flames notoriety of not giving young players shots. Really this isn't news as posters have been complaining about this for years we just never realized that it was being viewed this way by agents and players to the extent it is.

which is why this is hopefully a wakeup call to the Flames

getbak · 06-01-2011, 07:13 PM

"He's my buddy!" -- Feaster quoting his phone conversation with Horak in reference to joining Howse on the Flames.

The Original FFIV · 06-01-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Resolute 14

FWIW, we got a better return for Tim Erixon than we once got for our all-time leading scorer at the time, Kent Nilsson.

And if we draft a Joe Nieuwendyk type player like we did with one of the picks we received, it will be 'Tim who'?

ricosuave · 06-01-2011, 07:16 PM

http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=3...&postcount=262

kyuss275 · 06-01-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Which young players didn't get shots when they clearly deserved them?

While i sort of agree with what you are saying, the fact remains in teams of the past, Sutter would have almost every roster spot filled with veterans before camp started. Being a rookie i am sure when they showed up for camp they already thought they had no chance. It's still all BS on the part of Erixon and his agent, considering Feaster told them things were changing, and he would have a great chance to make it this year or the next.

The Original FFIV · 06-01-2011, 07:27 PM

my two cents:

Believe we can all agree that what we received in return we did for Erixon was better than the return we got for Phaneuf. Can only imagine the package we would have received under the old regime, really believe that Erixon would have re-entered out of principle and the comp 2nd round pick would have been all we had instead of getting an improved return which is kudos to Feaster. The draft picks are akin to receiving a gift certificate where you get to pick what you want and provides some flexibility.

Trade boils down to a 1st (Erixon) and 5th rounder for 2 2nds and a 5th (Horak), and is not an uncommon trade to see on draft day. Prospect is intriguing, and while not deemed at the same level as Erixon, shows some promise of one day playing and adds an offensive prospect to the mix. Should help Abbotsford in the offensive department which is desperately needed and the kid may thrive under Playfair.

Truly hope that unless Feaster can get into the top 8 he holds the picks and gives us hope for the future. As someone else has mentioned, Feaster will have more 2nds in this draft than Sutter did over his whole tenure (maybe not, but it is refreshing to see a progressive change in direction after the reign of error we have seen over the past 6+ years). Hope that the purge continues with more draft picks added and we develop players who want to adorn the Flaming C.

Ashasx · 06-01-2011, 07:57 PM

...wrong thread. My bad

CSharp · 06-01-2011, 08:10 PM

Hate to say this, but Jbo is killing the team!

tkflames · 06-01-2011, 08:23 PM

I know its not good to get into the numbers game, but a team trying to "reload" (J. Feaster), should be concerned in not having a single first round player in their system since 2008....

bubbsy · 06-01-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tkflames

I know its not good to get into the numbers game, but a team trying to "reload" (J. Feaster), should be concerned in not having a single first round player in their system since 2008....

irving...pelech.... nemisz... chucko (i know, in know)

oops, sorry missed ur 2008 bit

really? · 06-01-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

my two cents:

Believe we can all agree that what we received in return we did for Erixon was better than the return we got for Phaneuf. .

True and good point. The actual truth is that's more than the Flames got for Phanuef and Aulie. The Flames gave up the two best assets in the deal and in return received three untradeable commodities and patently ordinary defenseman. Man, the damage that has been done to this franchise.......

mikey_the_redneck · 06-01-2011, 08:49 PM

You know, I always liked Negrin's style of play. This Erixon debaucle could be a big chance for him to be healthy in Abbotsford and earn a call-up. He can sure skate.

Somewhere ........John Negrin is smiling.

bubbsy · 06-01-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

You know, I always liked Negrin's style of play. This Erixon debaucle could be a big chance for him to be healthy in Abbotsford and earn a call-up. He can sure skate.

Somewhere ........John Negrin is smiling.

i hope he's not smiling but working his arse off at the gym.

Flame On · 06-01-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

Just listened to the Feaster interview. His candid nature is very much appreciated. Makes him come across as trustworthy.
Going out of his way to talk about Horak's enthusiasm for joining the Flames was a smart PR choice.

Say what you want about Sutter but this never happened with him and the inference that no player coming in under him was ever pumped up to be coming is ludicrous.

FAN · 06-01-2011, 09:28 PM

You know this is completely BS. The Flames are now the first and only post-lockout team unable to sign their first round draft pick. It's an embarassing day for the organization. Sure Feaster got "something" for Erixon but the Flames allowed Erixon to get what he wanted. This sets a bad precedent. I hope Erixon flops and the Flames draft two star players with the 2nd round picks.

With that said, this might be one of the better drafts to pick up two 2nd round picks. It still sucks to lose Erixon who is actually looking like a good late first round pick for us.

For those who think Erixon would have been a top 5 or even top 10 pick in this year's draft, you're dreaming. Erixon might fetch a mid round pick at the most if there's some team who had their eye on Erixon two years ago.

Machiavelli · 06-01-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FAN

You know this is completely BS. The Flames are now the first and only post-lockout team unable to sign their first round draft pick. It's an embarassing day for the organization. Sure Feaster got "something" for Erixon but the Flames allowed Erixon to get what he wanted. This sets a bad precedent. I hope Erixon flops and the Flames draft two star players with the 2nd round picks.

Realistically what was Feaster supposed to do? Give a big eff you to Erixon but get nothing but pick #53 in return?

It doesn't make sense. This is 100% on Erixon and his camp.