[Trade] Flames aquire Knight from FLA (Report: to sign 2 year deal)

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by fotze

Why do they have to wait until July to sign?

Not sure, maybe contract limit? It's the same as Ramo

[Francis's Hairpiece]

This pleases me on two levels.

1. Good for the Flames.

2. He didn't go here.


http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sport...403/story.html

EDMONTON - When you look at the Edmonton Oilers roster, it’s easy to see they need to upgrade their defence, add some speed and grit in their bottom six and find some size, especially down the middle.

When you scan the pending NHL free-agent list, not many names jump out as automatic upgrades. It would be great to sign Jarome Iginla, Nathan Horton or David Clarkson, but the bidding for those three will be fierce and steep.

Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish has already stated he’s leery of overspending in free agency, so he’ll tread lightly in the free-agent waters.

One player that few are talking about is pending free agent Corban Knight. Don’t bother scanning the free-agent list because he isn’t on it. The Florida Panthers drafted him in the fifth round (139th) of the 2009 entry draft, but he’s spent the past four seasons developing his game at the University of North Dakota.

“I’m a two-way centreman who takes pride in both ends of the ice, but I take a lot of pride in the defensive zone,” the six-foot-two, 195-pound centreman said when asked to describe his game.

[Miniac]

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg 5m
#Flames sound very confident they can sign him. If so, that's a good addition to the rather bare prospect crop between 20-25. #Flames

So now do the Flames still try to move into top 5 Or take Nichushkin with the 6th pick?

[Cheerio]

We take Florida's most valuable pending UFAs. First Bouwmeester, now Knight, just a couple more years and Huberdeau come on down!

[miraisoup]

@Fan960Steinberg 2m
#Flames sound very confident they can sign him. If so, that's a good addition to the rather bare prospect crop between 20-25. #Flames

[oldschoolcalgary]

hmmm...

This is a very good move by the Flames and Feaster et al.

Frankly, I didn't think we would get him, so one definitely has to congratulate the organization for getting it done. I hope the rumors of a contract being done are true.

Not an overpayment IMO. Doesn't matter where he was picked before, just where he would go now if he were to re-enter the draft....Based on his play, I doubt that Knight would fall past the 4th round if he went back into the draft today.

I've been quick to criticize Feaster, but this is a very good move

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Miniac

So now do the Flames still try to move into top 5 Or take Nichushkin with the 6th pick?
Nichushkin with the 6th pick.
Nichushkin with the 6th pick.
Nichushkin with the 6th pick.
Nichushkin with the 6th pick.

no to Nichushkin

Knight will be a great #3 center IMO, but Monahan is still our chance at a #1.

[TurdFerguson]

I love CP.

Its amusing that a 4th rounder is considered an overpayment for a 22 year old top 10 college player who just happens to be a big, 2-way center. What exactly are people expecting to get with that 4th rounder? Do you play hard ball with FLA on this and pinch them to take a 5th - is that honestly worth it?.

[showtime]

Originally Posted by Wolven

Giving up a fourth for an '09 5th round pick does seem like a bit of an overpayment. Feaster could be greasing the wheels to try to get that #2 pick.

Trades don't work like that. Just because he was a 5th rounder doesn't mean thats his value. Thats like saying Fleury was only ever worth an 8th rounder.

This is an amazing trade and no where close to an over payment.

[Trojan97]

A 4th seems a bit high but so be it if that was the going rate. Knight is likely better than anything we would get in the 4th so it's definitely a win.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Trailer Fire

5th or 6th rounder would have been a little better, but like others are saying, maybe this is just greasing the wheels for another trade. A "move-up-in-the-draft-and-get-MacKinnon" type trade.

If Knight becomes a top 5 prospect in Calgary, why is the 4th rounder too much? He's worth a first round pick by all accounts.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by TurdFerguson

I love CP.

Its amusing that a 4th rounder is considered an overpayment for a 22 year old top 10 college player who just happens to be a big, 2-way center. What exactly are people expecting to get with that 4th rounder? Do you play hard ball with FLA on this and pinch them to take a 5th - is that honestly worth it?.

The argument could be that if nobody else was going after him, the Flames could have gotten him for free in 2 months.

But I will admit, I'm still surprised we got as much for Erixon 5 minutes before he would go back into the draft.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Phanuthier

Great! I haven't followed the other thread, but whats the scouting report on the guy? Upside, etc.

I would say he is comparable to Max but with more size.

[djsFlames]

Two thumbs up from me, Feaster. I think we can put this tally under one of your better moves. And building good relations with the team in the #2 position on june 30th? Makes it even more worth it. Excited to see Knight come in and help our center ranks this fall!

So what's our roster depth like now?

Stajan
Backlund
Knight
Horak?

And after the draft/offseason my hope is:

MacKinnon/Stajan
Backlund/Monahan
Knight
Horak

Exciting times.

[Kaine]

Very happy providing he signs. Really no downside to this.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Yamer

I'm actually a little surprised anyone would consider this overpayment.

I originally thought it would have taken at least a mid-3rd rounder to get it done. This is an excellent trade.

It is an overpayment compared to getting him for free on August 15th.

It is also an overpayment if he decides to continue holding out (the Flames had 10 days to talk to him before the trade so that shouldn't happen).

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

So what's the reason why we can't sign him until July?

Because of the lockout the day for UFA has changed from July 1st to July 5 for this season. He would normally be eligible to sign July 1st. Goes for others as well........Logan Couture has signed a new extension, but it won't be announced until July 5th.

[Zevo]

I like it. From Pronman

The Good: Knight is a great puck possessor who displays puck skills to go along with very good hockey sense at both ends. He may not be the flashiest player in the world, but the talent is unquestionably there and he can consistently show top-end playmaking skill as a passer. Knight is also a hard working, aware defensive player and a face off ace who drew hard assignments for North Dakota and was still one of the best offensive players in the country.
The Bad: Knight doesn’t have a glaring issue in his game other than his skating is roughly average. While he moves fine he won’t blaze past anyone.
Projection: He could be a good #2 center who logs tough minutes

[Fire]

If Knight wanted to be part of the Flames why didn't the Flames just wait until he becomes a UFA before signing. He is most likely getting the rookie max in either case. I suppose this is a safer bet, but seems a bit of a waste.

[Bertuzzied]

Suck it Gaudreau!