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07-21-2021, 07:52 AM
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#42
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Remember when they traded Ryan Smyth because they were $100k apart on a contract?
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07-21-2021, 07:53 AM
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#43
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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Pressure on the Flames to kick in a 2nd round pick for the Kraken to take Gio.
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07-21-2021, 07:55 AM
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#44
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Originally Posted by bax
Disagree. I think it’s awesome
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I do too, I think their crest is lame though given what they could have done. They so should have went with a big actual Kraken on there.
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07-21-2021, 07:55 AM
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#45
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Bet Seattle could have offered a penny more and Larsson still would’ve gone.
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07-21-2021, 07:55 AM
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#46
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Franchise Player
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Same situation as Engelland. It went from picking up a disposable pick from Calgary to getting Engelland who was a top-4 guy for them
Up until they got Larsson Edmonton was getting hurt the least by the expansion draft of anyone.
The only difference was that Engelland was not likely coming back to the Flames, where Larsson appeared to be okay with Edmonton.
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07-21-2021, 07:58 AM
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#47
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
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He is obviously trolling.
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07-21-2021, 07:59 AM
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#48
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by malcolmk14
I'm also struggling to understand why they would take a UFA when they could just sign them in a couple days anyway. The only thing I can think of is that they think they can get a discount now compared to the open market.
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Market opens up to other teams making their ability to sign the player in question.
Another bidder can screw up any transaction.
I'd say take the quality, use the window, and avoid grabbing guys you don't want at all. Still get a player from Edmonton, but now he's better than Tyler Benson.
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07-21-2021, 08:00 AM
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#49
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
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Change of scenery = Oilers are no good
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07-21-2021, 08:00 AM
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#50
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Franchise Player
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Last night I thought Gio was as good as gone. After these signings I’m not convinced. How much money are they going to want to put into D?
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07-21-2021, 08:04 AM
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#51
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep South
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Oiler buddy of mine went from Fuc the Kraken to Fuc Larsson in the blink of an eye. Glorious. Holland has work to do. LOL.
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07-21-2021, 08:10 AM
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#52
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Franchise Player
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Still don't understand why they didn't get keith to waive his NMC so they could have protected and signed Larrson. Huge step back.
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07-21-2021, 08:12 AM
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#53
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Vinny01
There were rumors that Vancouver was also going to take a run at Larson. I guess it comes down to grabbing the depth player and entering competitive bidding on the veteran they want or just signing the veteran while they get the chance.
Larson was going back to the Oil for 3.9 and Seattle offers slightly more and they get him. Who is to say if another team who loses a Dman tonight would come with a 5x5 deal?
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Player agents aren't stupid. They have a pretty good idea what the market is going to look like and who has interest. Rarely are there surprise teams for players and contracts. These guys get paid to know the market, to have a really good idea what the market will bear, and most of them are really good at it. Larsson's agent would know who showed interest and what the potential contracts would look like. It's how players get signed minutes after the free agent period opens. So I still don't understand why you waste a pick on a player you know you can get in a week? Seems like poor asset management.
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07-21-2021, 08:12 AM
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#54
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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The trade is now One for None.
Good job, Oil.
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07-21-2021, 08:15 AM
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#55
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Central Alberta
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Now I really want the Flames to sign Tyson Barrie and totally screw up Edmonton’s defence!!
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Are the Oilers trying to set a record for most scumbags on the payroll??
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07-21-2021, 08:16 AM
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#56
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Alberta
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Larsson was really good this past season. It's a great signing for Seattle.
Like someone already said, signing a player of this level is way better than taking some crappy AHL player.
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07-21-2021, 08:16 AM
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#57
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Rejean31
Now I really want the Flames to sign Tyson Barrie and totally screw up Edmonton’s defence!!
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I would actually prefer them over paying to keep Barrie. Around 7 or 8 AAV. Nurse will get closer to 10AAV next year, and they can play the pairing 35 minutes a night.
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07-21-2021, 08:17 AM
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#58
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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07-21-2021, 08:17 AM
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#59
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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How do they negotiate with Larsson if he still hasn’t been officially selected?
Isn’t he still an Oiler?
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07-21-2021, 08:19 AM
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#60
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan
How do they negotiate with Larsson if he still hasn’t been officially selected?
Isn’t he still an Oiler?
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They are re-engaging Barrie now that Larrson is gone.
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