A Quick Rangers-Blackhawks deal

[devo22]

To NYR: James Reimer, Brett Pesce and a 3rd
To CHI: Jonathan Quick, Travis Hamonic and 1m

Had quite a few talks about Quick and this one made some sense. Hawks get the clear upgrade in net, we get the upgrade in form of a 22 year old defenseman that I'm very high on. Losing Quick stings, but I'm not in a position to compete and building a blueline around Lindholm and Pesce was enticing enough for me.

Thanks to Tilley for the talks! Let's make an even bigger trade next time

[SportsJunky]

Nice deal.

Losing Quick stings, but I'm not in a position to compete

I traded Quick to devo for the same reason. Hopefully Tilley can make better use of him than we did.

[Tilley]

It was difficult to part with Pesce, who at 22 has his entire career ahead of him. A steep price to pay, but the hope is that Quick provides stability in net after years of Luongo. Reimer was effective, but my window to win is starting to close and I didn't want regret not having a number 1 goalie.


Hamonic is a downgrade on defense, but with a manageable salary I'm optimistic that he can regain the top pairing form in Calgary with Hanifin. I've also never had a 'real-life Flame' on my roster before, so I'm now even more invested in his success.



Thanks to Devo for the fun talks. There was a little bit of back and forth, which I enjoy, as I suspect both of us were hesitant to give up players for guys we covet.



If the Hawks tank as a result of this trade consider us open for business and open to larger trades in the future!

[savardandjokinen]

Correct me if I’m wrong but two non flames fans (?) both acquire flames dmen today in the CPHL

[SportsJunky]

There’s non-Flames fans?

[devo22]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

There’s non-Flames fans?

[Tilley]

Are you accusing me of not being a Flames fan? Dude, I’m from Southern Alberta and been a Flames fan longer than you’ve been alive! I’m one of the guys rocking the flame-snorting horse when they play the Capitals or Hurricanes.

Dammit man, I was on the payroll in Omaha!

Get off my lawn wipper snapper!

Originally Posted by devo22

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by Tilley

Are you accusing me of not being a Flames fan? Dude, I’m from Southern Alberta and been a Flames fan longer than you’ve been alive! I’m one of the guys rocking the flame-snorting horse when they play the Capitals or Hurricanes.

Dammit man, I was on the payroll in Omaha!

Get off my lawn wipper snapper!

I have no words

[Goffie]

I can confirm. I am not a Flames fan.