06-25-2013, 09:38 AM
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#61
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flames Town
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
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I would ask for a 2nd first, then they can talk to him hehehe
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06-25-2013, 09:40 AM
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#62
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja
If he does. Here's hoping Jay can actually fleece someone for once.
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We wouldn't get anything of value for him.
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06-25-2013, 09:42 AM
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#63
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 780
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Originally Posted by Ashasx
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The conversation better go like this...
BJ's: Can we talk to Kipper?
Flames: Hold please...
Flames (to Kipper): Hi Miika, do you want to talk to the BJ's about playing for them?
Kipper: Nope, busy fishing.
Flames: OK, good luck and btw if you ever want to go salmon fishing in BC, the owners will cover the whole trip.
Flames (to BJ's): No you can't talk to him
BJ's: How about if we trade you a...
Flames: No
BJ's: But you didn't even hear our offer
Flames: Still no
BJ's: But...
Flames: No <click>
BJ's: Hello?
If Kipper wants to fish, the Flames should do everything in their power to let him fish in peace. He has earned it.
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06-25-2013, 09:45 AM
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#64
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Plett25
The conversation better go like this...
BJ's: Can we talk to Kipper?
Flames: Hold please...
Flames (to Kipper): Hi Miika, do you want to talk to the BJ's about playing for them?
Kipper: Nope, busy fishing.
Flames: OK, good luck and btw if you ever want to go salmon fishing in BC, the owners will cover the whole trip.
Flames (to BJ's): Yeah, you can talk to him for a second round pick this year.
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I like this ending better.
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06-25-2013, 09:45 AM
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#65
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Oklahoma - Where they call a puck a ball...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Plett25
The conversation better go like this...
BJ's: Can we talk to Kipper?
Flames: Hold please...
Flames (to Kipper): Hi Miika, do you want to talk to the BJ's about playing for them?
Kipper: Nope, busy fishing.
Flames: OK, good luck and btw if you ever want to go salmon fishing in BC, the owners will cover the whole trip.
Flames (to BJ's): No you can't talk to him
BJ's: How about if we trade you a...
Flames: No
BJ's: But you didn't even hear our offer
Flames: Still no
BJ's: But...
Flames: No <click>
BJ's: Hello?
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If they wanna give us anything to "talk" to him.. Why not take it ?
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06-25-2013, 09:46 AM
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#66
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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My dream scenario: Flames let the BJs talk to Kipper. They convince Kipper to play for the Jackets, and Flames get a conditional 2014 first rounder from the BJ's if they make the playoffs next year. If they don't make the playoffs, it turns into a second rounder. Sounds like overpayment from the Jacket's side, but maybe Feaster can catch them while they are desperate for a playoff run.
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06-25-2013, 09:47 AM
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#67
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First Line Centre
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Best Finnish goalie ever to play the game, gut wrenching to see him go. Hometown boy, grew up watching him play for TPS since he was 18... oh the memories.
Think he would have still had more left in the tank but I guess those +70 game seasons finally caught up with him. Classy guy. Probably already gone fishing.
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06-25-2013, 09:47 AM
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#68
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Franchise Player
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They won't give us anything to just talk to him, but there would likely be an agreement in place for compensation if they are able to change his mind.
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06-25-2013, 09:50 AM
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#69
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Erie
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This team has lost two of the best players it has ever had this past year, leaving behind a team without an identity. It was not a good year. There can be no "replacements" for these two. Fans of this team have to hope management can somehow repopulate with quality, character players that can not only get the job on the ice done but engage the hearts of the fan base. The two do not necessarily go hand in hand and it will probably be a long while before we see a Flames team we can feel the same way about, again. Good luck rebuilding Flames, hope you have the people on board to do the job properly.
And, all the best Kipper, I'll miss those breath-taking saves and your calm, cool, nonchalance during trying times!
MOO
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Go Flames Go!
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06-25-2013, 09:50 AM
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#70
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Franchise Player
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love the guy, so understated: "Yeah, I am done. Told the team. No need for a presser. No big deal. See you at the lakes."
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06-25-2013, 09:51 AM
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#71
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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At this point, there really isn't anything to lose in letting teams talk to him. Heck, I'd let all 29 teams have a shot at him, and if one or more of those teams can convince him to play one more year with them, then talk about trading him for picks.
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06-25-2013, 09:51 AM
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#72
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 780
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickerjones
If they wanna give us anything to "talk" to him.. Why not take it ?
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If Kipper wants to talk to them, then sure, take whatever they'll give us.
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06-25-2013, 09:53 AM
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#73
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Franchise Player
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I'd rather not do a favour for the BJs, personally.
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06-25-2013, 09:55 AM
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#74
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashasx
I'd rather not do a favour for the BJs, personally.
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Why? It's not like the Flames are going to be contending with the Jackets for a playoff spot next year. What's the harm in letting them talk to Kipper? If they somehow convince him to play for them next year, the Flames can probably sqeeze a pick from the Jackets rather than lose Kipper for nothing.
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06-25-2013, 09:57 AM
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#75
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Franchise Player
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Farewell Mr Kiprusoff. It was a treat watching you play the last ten years. All the best.
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Mom and Dad love you, Rowan - February 15, 2024
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06-25-2013, 09:58 AM
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#76
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Uncle Chester
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My fear is that Flames management now think it will be easier to get the fanbase to accept them drafting Fucale with one of the three first round picks. Kipper or not, no goalies before the third round please!
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06-25-2013, 10:00 AM
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#77
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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The greatest player to ever don the Flaming C. Thanks for the amazing memories, wish we could have gotten you a SC ring.
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06-25-2013, 10:01 AM
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#78
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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There are countless epic memories with Mr. Kiprusoff. I think The Scorpion save stands out most for me.
He did so much for the community, especially the Alberta Children's Hospital. He did it all on his own time and without any fanfare.
He's a different cat personality-wise, but I think that's why people like him so much.
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06-25-2013, 10:01 AM
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#79
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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End of a very long era. One of the best ever. Good time to retire from a team standpoint, more flexibility...more chances for other guys.
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06-25-2013, 10:02 AM
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#80
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Market Mall Food Court
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I"m a huge Kipper fan. I will cheer for any team he plays on. So goooo BJs if he goes there.
I became a Bruins fan after Lemelin went there.
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