06-25-2019, 03:54 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Flames still in contract negotiations with Lazar
Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson
#Flames are still in negotiations w/Curtis Lazar, although he's got the opportunity to talk to other teams. But #Flames are still in contact with his representatives. Chose not to qualify him based upon what his QO number was and any potential ramifications from an arb case.
Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson
They'd rather have a negotiated settlement and negotiated agreement than go down that path of arbitration. Treliving: "We're still talking with his representative. Not saying we will or won't get anything done. But we're hopeful we can come to an agreement."
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06-25-2019, 03:55 PM
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#2
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Not sure I like this news.
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06-25-2019, 03:56 PM
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#3
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Northern Crater
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He's okay as a 13/14 forward if his salary comes in under 750k
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06-25-2019, 03:56 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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maybe he'll take an AHL deal?
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06-25-2019, 03:56 PM
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#5
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All I can get
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What about Rychel?
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06-25-2019, 03:57 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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I'm not the biggest Lazar fan but he's a strong skater, a big body, and he can make some decent passes on the rush. I liked him as a 4th liner near the end of 2018, even if I suspect that's his ceiling.
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06-25-2019, 03:57 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Underground
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M.E.H.
So much effort spent on such a marginal player.
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06-25-2019, 03:58 PM
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#8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Not sure I like this news.
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What is there to like or dislike about Lazar signing a cheap deal that will (more than likely) see him cruise around the AHL unless he magically finds his touch?
It's not like he'd be taking an AHL spot from our plethora of worthy forward prospects.
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06-25-2019, 03:58 PM
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Not sure I like this news.
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What's not to like? The Flames still need bodies in the AHL; he's not going to be playing in Calgary.
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06-25-2019, 03:59 PM
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#10
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PepsiFree
What is there to like or dislike about Lazar signing a cheap deal that will (more than likely) see him cruise around the AHL unless he magically finds his touch?
It's not like he'd be taking an AHL spot from our plethora of worthy forward prospects.
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I suppose, but I think it'd be better for Lazar to move on to an organization that has more room for him. I guess it's a non-factor from a Flames perspective but it felt like the right time to cut ties.
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06-25-2019, 04:01 PM
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Lazar is a great AHL player and fantastic person by all accounts. Bringing him back to play in Stockton and be a leader on and off the ice is fine by me.
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06-25-2019, 04:02 PM
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#12
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Franchise Player
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Lazar is great depth to have - strong skater, can be physical, great on the forecheck and fairly resposible defensively. Plus, it is well known he is a really great character and popular in the room. Won't complain from not playing. Hope he re-signs for something cheap.
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06-25-2019, 04:12 PM
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#13
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Give him 1 year, 1 way and 1.05M or whatever is the max amount they can bury in 19-20.
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06-25-2019, 04:14 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Wouldn't be surprised if Lazar actually took a much lower NHL salary here to make it easier for him to be called up. Seem to remember his higher NHL salary being an impediment to that before
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06-25-2019, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I suppose, but I think it'd be better for Lazar to move on to an organization that has more room for him. I guess it's a non-factor from a Flames perspective but it felt like the right time to cut ties.
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He's only been with the Flames for 2 years. Nothing wrong with keeping quality individuals around especially as he seemed a lot better this year than last. Really owned his AHL role.
It's not like he's Wotherspoon spending half a decade in the organization doing SFA.
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06-25-2019, 04:18 PM
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#16
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
What's not to like? The Flames still need bodies in the AHL; he's not going to be playing in Calgary.
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And not a bad attitude to have around the kids.
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06-25-2019, 04:19 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PepsiFree
He's only been with the Flames for 2 years. Nothing wrong with keeping quality individuals around especially as he seemed a lot better this year than last. Really owned his AHL role.
It's not like he's Wotherspoon spending half a decade in the organization doing SFA.
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Man, it's only been two years? I thought time was supposed to speed up as people get older...
Alright, I can see the positives here. Guess I'm still just recovering from the Lazar-Stajan-Brouwer line. As long as they don't try to give him Hathaway's spot, this is fine.
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06-25-2019, 04:19 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Not sure I like this news.
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He probably won't play in the NHL, and if he does it is because he improved his game and he'll likely be at a cheaper price than even this year. Because they didn't go with his qualifying offer indicates they didn't think he was worth that much money. They're not going to sign him for more than his current contract, but very likely less.
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06-25-2019, 04:20 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Red Deer, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I suppose, but I think it'd be better for Lazar to move on to an organization that has more room for him. I guess it's a non-factor from a Flames perspective but it felt like the right time to cut ties.
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The Flames have plenty of room for Lazar. Stockton is hardly brimming with young forward talent and the likes of Quine, Lomberg, Hathaway, Dube and even Mangiapane are not impossible bottom 6 players to unseat for a roster spot.
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06-25-2019, 04:20 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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I believe NHL base salary this year has jumped to 700k.
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