[News] Oct 23 - Waiver Wire: Niemi, Fehr, Schroeder, McDonald

[alan21]

GG's goalie management has been terrible anyways. No way Elliott should've been started in game 4 last playoffs if he was gonna yank him after one goal.

Not Starting Lack against Van or Carolina was a missed opportunity as guys usually step up against their old team.

[smiggy77]

I'd rather put Jacques "Le Coq" Grandé in net than Niemi.

[alan21]

GG's goalie management has been terrible anyways. No way Elliott should've been started in game 4 last playoffs if he was gonna yank him after one goal.

Not Starting Lack against Van or Carolina was a missed opportunity as guys usually step up against their old team.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Do you feel good about yourself piling on? Feel like a big man?

I didn't watch Niemi and I didn't know he was the one getting lit up. I based my opinion off Niemi's reputation and it makes sense the Flames should look to replace Lack since they have zero confidence in him.

I think what is bothering most posters is that perhaps you could study up on the situation prior to making an off the cuff comment/opinion. It was pretty obvious that Neimi had fallen off from his "reputation ", otherwise why would he be released? Additionally, before saying a player is a clear upgrade, you should consider his cap hit and contract length, as these often figure in a players availability.


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[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I'd rather put Mason McDonald in net than Niemi.

I'd rather put Lanny McDonald in net

[TheFlamesVan]

Originally Posted by alan21

GG's goalie management has been terrible anyways. No way Elliott should've been started in game 4 last playoffs if he was gonna yank him after one goal.

Not Starting Lack against Van or Carolina was a missed opportunity as guys usually step up against their old team.

He wasn't going to yank him after 1 goal. But he was always going to yank him after THAT goal.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by AC

LOL.

Niemi is 0-3, sitting at a 7.50 GAA and .797 SV%. With Pittsburgh of all teams.

Jeez, that's not even sieve territory. That's "somewhat OK at dodgeball" territory.

I dunno how I'd do strapping the pads on and playing behind the Stanley Cup champion defence, but I could probably keep the GAA lower than 6 lol.

[bax]

Originally Posted by alan21

GG's goalie management has been terrible anyways. No way Elliott should've been started in game 4 last playoffs if he was gonna yank him after one goal.



Not Starting Lack against Van or Carolina was a missed opportunity as guys usually step up against their old team.

Do you have any proof of this? Why would you not ride Smith when he has been playing as good as he has?

Seems like another excuse to pile on GG for no reason

[AC]

I assumed Lack would have played in Vancouver had we won vs Ottawa. But after a loss, best to go back to your best bet at a win the following game/night.

[topfiverecords]

As bad as Niemi has been I wonder if Vegas doesn't claim him considering the injuries to Fleury and Subban.

[killer_carlson]

If we're only going to play our backup once every 10 games, I prefer to go with a guy like Rittich and his $750k cap hit than Lack at his $1.3 cap hit.

Doing so would basically neutralize the Bouma buyout

[CSharp]

Flames can't win half their games right now with a good goalie let alone winning any games at home. What makes anyone think they can win with any backup goalie. Their system currently sucks as usual in their first 20 games or so and they can't score as the team is relying on playing defensive hockey. So, it won't make a difference on who they have in net. This team is LACKING offence and it's not a pun on Eddy either.

[bax]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Do you feel good about yourself piling on? Feel like a big man?

I didn't watch Niemi and I didn't know he was the one getting lit up. I based my opinion off Niemi's reputation and it makes sense the Flames should look to replace Lack since they have zero confidence in him.

Do I feel like a big man? No, of course not. I apologize for offending you by disagreeing with your statement.

The problem I’ve been having with this board lately (and not just in this instance) is that some posters tend to make reactionary/off the cuff statements that make little to no sense and there is nothing to back up their claims. These types of comments don’t generate positive discussion and I would argue that they degrade the quality of this message board.

Treliving obviously liked something about Lack otherwise he wouldn’t have acquired him. They are not about to cut him loose without even giving him one game (especially for Niemi).

There is nothing to suggest that the Flames Lack confidence in Eddie. He is here to be the number 2. This isn’t a 1a 1b situation like we’ve been used to in the past. Lack wont play much because he is the backup. Why would they not rely on Smith when he has been playing like an all star back there? Expect him to start 60-65 games this year.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Do you feel good about yourself piling on? Feel like a big man?

I didn't watch Niemi and I didn't know he was the one getting lit up. I based my opinion off Niemi's reputation and it makes sense the Flames should look to replace Lack since they have zero confidence in him.

Uninformed posts should always be called out for what they are.

If you're embarrassed about it maybe put some effort into informing yourself before parading your opinion out in public. You put zero effort into informing yourself about Niemi and claim he's an upgrade you should be ridiculed.

This board needs less off the cusp, reactionary, uninformed posts. Too many posters on here say the first idiotic thing that crosses their mind. How quality is the discussion in here when half of the posts in most of the threads are on ignore? Game threads are unreadable. Half of every thread is unreadable garbage.

Strongly considering giving up on discussing the Flames on the net. This board makes me sad these days.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Flames can't win half their games right now with a good goalie let alone winning any games at home. What makes anyone think they can win with any backup goalie. Their system currently sucks as usual in their first 20 games or so and they can't score as the team is relying on playing defensive hockey. So, it won't make a difference on who they have in net. This team is LACKING offence and it's not a pun on Eddy either.

Well they can, exactly half

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Uninformed posts should always be called out for what they are.

If you're embarrassed about it maybe put some effort into informing yourself before parading your opinion out in public. You put zero effort into informing yourself about Niemi and claim he's an upgrade you should be ridiculed.

This board needs less off the cusp, reactionary, uninformed posts. Too many posters on here say the first idiotic thing that crosses their mind. How quality is the discussion in here when half of the posts in most of the threads are on ignore? Game threads are unreadable. Half of every thread is unreadable garbage.

Strongly considering giving up on discussing the Flames on the net. This board makes me sad these days.

Strongly consider leaving this forum for good.

Maybe the board could do with less jerks.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Uninformed posts should always be called out for what they are.

If you're embarrassed about it maybe put some effort into informing yourself before parading your opinion out in public. You put zero effort into informing yourself about Niemi and claim he's an upgrade you should be ridiculed.

This board needs less off the cusp, reactionary, uninformed posts. Too many posters on here say the first idiotic thing that crosses their mind. How quality is the discussion in here when half of the posts in most of the threads are on ignore? Game threads are unreadable. Half of every thread is unreadable garbage.

Strongly considering giving up on discussing the Flames on the net. This board makes me sad these days.

Lol...

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Do you feel good about yourself piling on? Feel like a big man?

I didn't watch Niemi and I didn't know he was the one getting lit up. I based my opinion off Niemi's reputation and it makes sense the Flames should look to replace Lack since they have zero confidence in him.

CP is like vampires, they need to feed. You stick your neck out a little they will
swoop in; but like bats they will also keep you warm! you're in good hands!

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

CP is like vampires, they need to feed. You stick your neck out a little they will
swoop in; but like bats they will also keep you warm! Your in good hands!

*you're


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[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Strongly consider leaving this forum for good.

Maybe the board could do with less jerks.

Well... can you defend suggesting the Flames go with Niemi over Lack?