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CroFlames · 03-13-2015, 10:05 AM

He's probably going to be sitting in the pressbox the next 15 games.

So instead of bringing someone up from the A to sit in the pressbox, the boys in the A will continue playing, and the boys in the N will continue playing, and Murray will be ecstatic to sit in a pressbox and get paid.

Should someone get injured, he could fill in until someone from Adirondack can catch a flight to CGY.

undercoverbrother · 03-13-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phanuthier

maybe to leave farmhands on the farm so our AHL team can make the playoffs too?

The priority flows down hill. If we have a player in the A that can slot in then slot him in. If that has an adverse affect on Gf, but a positive affect on the big team, so be it. An organization is judged by how it's NHL team does, and that should be the focus, especially at this time of year.

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Originally Posted by icarus

As an insurance policy to help us get to the playoffs in the first place I guess. A farm hand would only be a better option if they are an upgrade. Plus I would rather someone like Wotherspoon to keep playing and try to push Adirondack into the playoffs than eat popcorn in the press box.

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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Do we even have a healthy body to sit in the press box right now on defence. Maybe they see it as an option to ensure that should a last minute injury occur, that we couldn't call up from GF on time to cover, that we have someone in the building we could slot in?

I would rather, I guy like Wotherspoon actually get a shot. I ain't sold that Murray is an upgrade, but could understand if he was able to provide cover for the playoffs. If we call up a farmhand, say wotherspoon, he can get some ice. If we get hit with injuries on D in the playoffs, we are gonna have to call on players with limited NHL time.

greyshep · 03-13-2015, 10:06 AM

Always confused me as he has the most non swedish name I have seen. Douglas Murray, swedish?

Or am I missing something? Is that actually a common swedish name and I am out to lunch?

sureLoss · 03-13-2015, 10:07 AM

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Hartley says Murray is with the team for insurance. He'll travel to Colorado but won't be playing this weekend. #Flames

Otto-matic · 03-13-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by greyshep

Millions calling this an insurance policy?? If he isnt eligible for playoffs I fail to see how its an insurance policy. Bizarre.

I think what Millions is referring to is an insurance policy for the reg season. Still have quite a bit of games left with no guaranteed playoffs.

The backend is playing a ton of minuets. Probably a nice backup plan, and Smid must be done for the year as well.

Jiggy_12 · 03-13-2015, 10:09 AM

No sense reading too much in to this. Just a veteran pick-up for the "just in case" scenario.

Red Menace · 03-13-2015, 10:10 AM

they just had to give him #27 and make it all about Sven

Cleveland Steam Whistle · 03-13-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

The priority flows down hill. If we have a player in the A that can slot in then slot him in. If that has an adverse affect on Gf, but a positive affect on the big team, so be it. An organization is judged by how it's NHL team does, and that should be the focus, especially at this time of year.

I would rather, I guy like Wotherspoon actually get a shot. I ain't sold that Murray is an upgrade, but could understand if he was able to provide cover for the playoffs. If we call up a farmhand, say wotherspoon, he can get some ice. If we get hit with injuries on D in the playoffs, we are gonna have to call on players with limited NHL time.

I would agree, but as I mention, Wotherspoon isn't in the building right now, he might not be able to make it last minute. And I'd rather have him playing games in the AHL until we know he would be getting actual ice time in the NHL, having him sit in our press box waiting for his chance would be no good.

BigFlameDog · 03-13-2015, 10:11 AM

Well....he is probably here to practice and that's it.

1) Guys are playing tons of minutes so you may need a body in practice while those guys have maintenance days.

2) If a body is here only to practice then I am glad it's not Wotherspoon.

DJones · 03-13-2015, 10:12 AM

Probably mostly for practice. Our D are having so many maintenance days lately practices might be a bit unbalanced.

Could also be used to simulate the physical game that will be more prevalent in the playoffs. Get the young guys used to being pushed around.

Komskies · 03-13-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by handgroen

Can we all just agree that no one is going to say 'douglas' anymore?
am i the only one that thinks this everytime i hear his name?

He goes by Douglas because apparently Doug in Swedish means dog.

greyshep · 03-13-2015, 10:12 AM

Maybe we needed a new massage therapist?

Tinordi · 03-13-2015, 10:13 AM

Don't call him Doug

DJones · 03-13-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFlameDog

Well....he is probably here to practice and that's it.

1) Guys are playing tons of minutes so you may need a body in practice while those guys have maintenance days.

2) If a body is here only to practice then I am glad it's not Wotherspoon.

Son of bitch beat me by 30 seconds haha

icarus · 03-13-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by greyshep

Always confused me as he has the most non swedish name I have seen. Douglas Murray, swedish?

Or am I missing something? Is that actually a common swedish name and I am out to lunch?

Johnny Oduya is another classic Swedish name.

Otto-matic · 03-13-2015, 10:13 AM

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions26m26 minutes ago Calgary, Alberta #Flames have lost Ryan Culkin in system due to injury. Murray could be insurance for Adirondack of AHL.

OzSome · 03-13-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ArmBands

Depth at D.... You can never have too much.

Exactly. They are just trying him out anyways. Douglas Murray is a big body defenseman. He might not be as fast as the other D we have but Flames need someone to come in when an injury occurs. So who do we have than can play right away just in case? Wotherspoon is still a rookie and I am not saying he can't handle the job, then we have Potter and pretty much it. Murray been in a playoff push before so that is not a bad insurance policy.

I don't mind this move at all. Like I said he is still have to earn the job and he was not signed yet. If he doesn't work out then it's fine.

Robbob · 03-13-2015, 10:16 AM

As far as I can tell Potter is still with the team. Probably better having him playing down in the AHL with Murray in the pressbox. Currently Addy is sitting in 10th and out of the playoffs (albeit 2pts), I think they could use some help.

Flash Walken · 03-13-2015, 10:17 AM

Only so many callups allowed after the deadline, lost some depth in the AHL.

sureLoss · 03-13-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

As far as I can tell Potter is still with the team. Probably better having him playing down in the AHL with Murray in the pressbox. Currently Addy is sitting in 10th and out of the playoffs (albeit 2pts), I think they could use some help.

Flames didn't assign Potter to Adirondack before the trade deadline, he can't be sent down.