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Old 12-10-2017, 10:45 AM   #1
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Default Flames make big deals to get better on D

The Flames have been pursuing a few deals to get some help on their Defence specifically to get bigger and help on the PP.
In two deals over the last few days we have reset our D but had to give up a big chunk of our future to do it.

First deal with Ottawa

Flames send:
  • Warren Foegle AHL
  • 3rd round pick

Ottawa sends
  • Zdeno Chara
  • Cap

Second deal with San Jose

To San Jose

  • Falk, Justin (D) NHL
  • Folin, Christian (D) NHL
  • Tuulola, Eetu (RW) AHL
  • Yamamoto, Kailer (RW) ECHL
  • 2018 1st Round Draft Choice (cal)
  • 2019 2nd Round Draft Choice (cal)
To Calgary
  • Burns, Brent (D) NHL
  • $8.24M
Hated giving up Yamamato and my first but getting both Burnsy and Chara will help my defence immeasurably.

Flames Defence moving forward is now Burns, Chara, Coburn, Engelland, Manning, Miller Ruhwedel and Schmidt. Lots of size, toughness and scoring.

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Old 12-10-2017, 10:54 AM   #2
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Two solid pieces for you Cheese. I like the deals.
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Old 12-10-2017, 12:59 PM   #3
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Loved the Chara acquisition, especially at that price.
Not a fan of the Bruns move though. I think you overpaid and that contract could look ugly in a year or two.
Great moves for you team this year though.
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Old 12-10-2017, 02:15 PM   #4
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I am opposite opinion as Duke on this one. I feel the Chara contract could be an anchor moving forward if he doesnt retire, while Burns is still young enough to be worthy of his price tag for this contract.

If the Flames can get results both these deals are worth it for sure.
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Old 12-11-2017, 05:16 AM   #5
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Wow! Looks good Cheese.
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