06-28-2017, 11:11 AM
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#1101
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Lifetime Suspension
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Doan is quite literally a less skilled, worse defensively and slower version of Brouwer. Sounds like he's trying to beg his way onto a roster where he is connected to the management. I don't blame him for trying.
(if it was about him)
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06-28-2017, 11:15 AM
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#1102
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I can't get on board with Doan. Maybe if Treliving doesn't sign Brouwer you could look at bringing him in for a season but the team already has an unproductive veteran player on the roster and can't afford to waist a roster spot on an another potential unproductive vet.
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So, Doan will be a bust with the Flames?
I will be okay with Doan at league minimum up to 1 million.
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06-28-2017, 11:24 AM
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#1103
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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I'd be ok with Doan just so he could piss off the other teams lol. I'd prefer if it was Marleau, he can still play a good game.
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06-28-2017, 11:24 AM
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#1104
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lethbridge Alberta
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I would take Doan unlike Brouwer he sticks up for his teamates.He has a nasty side i like.
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06-28-2017, 11:24 AM
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#1105
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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I'm all in favour of the Flames signing a veteran player, but not Doan. Marleau, Williams, or even Iggy are far better options. I don't think Doan provides much of anything.
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06-28-2017, 11:26 AM
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#1106
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#1 Goaltender
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I think Marleau will still be decent in 3 years. He still has his legs. I just doubt he is willing to leave California
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06-28-2017, 11:29 AM
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#1107
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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A few years ago the Sharks wanted both Marleau & Thornton out of San Jose. Now that the deals are expiring they want them to stay? Sure. But I would guess at a pretty large discount and on short term deals. If a team like Montreal offers 3 years and a competitive wage that would do it I'd think.
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06-28-2017, 11:34 AM
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#1108
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Lifetime Suspension
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Iggy > Doan
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06-28-2017, 11:36 AM
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#1109
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
No. The original report was corrected, and multiple attendees agreed that Treliving's story was about a UFA who had singled out four teams for whom he would like to play which he believes will be contenders. There was apparently nothing about retirement.
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Had to be Foo
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06-28-2017, 11:38 AM
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#1110
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by handgroen
Had to be Foo
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Foo had Vegas and Detroit on his list though.
No way those teams are looking anywhere close to contending.
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06-28-2017, 11:40 AM
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#1111
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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I just don't see it
they are bringing their top two lines back, they've opened up two holes as of now on the third line, and hope to bring Versteeg back. They have a full year of Lazar to fill one of them.
They have their fourth line with Bouma and Stajan on expiring deals. Brouwer you'd hope can step back into a top 9, but either way he's on the roster and has the other fourth line role.
There's no room for an iffy NHL winger at all on this team. Doing so would further screw Bennett in my mind.
If Marleau is in play then sure it trickles
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06-28-2017, 11:41 AM
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#1112
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Also he discussed Foo by name at the event did he not? Why not disclose who the player was during the story then.
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06-28-2017, 11:44 AM
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#1113
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neo45
I think Marleau will still be decent in 3 years. He still has his legs. I just doubt he is willing to leave California
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That's, probably, the case. Even though most, if not all, of his immediate and extended family are in Saskatchewan and some in Calgary, I believe. There is no big reason for him to make any drastic changes to his life at this stage of his career. I'm guessing he'll take a stay-at-home discount and sign a reasonable 3-yr contract in SJ.
Would really like to see him playing for Calgary though...
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06-28-2017, 11:44 AM
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#1114
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
Also he discussed Foo by name at the event did he not? Why not disclose who the player was during the story then.
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Foo was signed yesterday. He made it sound like even though they can talk to players they are still under contracts to other teams until the first so can't speak publicly about it. He likely just didn't want to name names to keep the rumor somewhat under wraps.
He also made it sound like we have a chance at this player but by no means is it a lock they come here as it has to work for both sides
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06-28-2017, 11:48 AM
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#1115
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Lifetime Suspension
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If its not Marleau I dont want anyone
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06-28-2017, 11:50 AM
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#1116
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Foo was signed yesterday. He made it sound like even though they can talk to players they are still under contracts to other teams until the first so can't speak publicly about it. He likely just didn't want to name names to keep the rumor somewhat under wraps.
He also made it sound like we have a chance at this player but by no means is it a lock they come here as it has to work for both sides
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I think the point of the story was to illustrate to fans the sort of reputation the Flames are developing around the League. It is entirely possible that this is a player they are not even interested in signing, but mentioned it in the context of where the team is heading.
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06-28-2017, 12:08 PM
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#1117
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
I think the point of the story was to illustrate to fans the sort of reputation the Flames are developing around the League. It is entirely possible that this is a player they are not even interested in signing, but mentioned it in the context of where the team is heading.
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100% that was the point of the story. He finished off the story stating that 3 years ago he wasn't fielding calls like this.
The question was: Are the Flames in a spot to sign an aging veteran to more or less "put us over the top"
The answer in short form was yes but before he said yes he told the story of a veteran who had his pick of teams proactively reach out to the Flames stating they were one of 4 teams he was looking at citing an opportunity to win as the reason.
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06-28-2017, 12:22 PM
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#1118
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Lifetime Suspension
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Marleau would be a great linemate for Bennett. And Bennett deserves better linemates. Could mentor him a bit and could help Bennett's confidence in his playmaking with how Marleau can put pucks in the net himself. Would be able to play the fast game and keep up.
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06-28-2017, 12:33 PM
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#1119
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GOAT!
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I've said it before, but Marleau is one of my all-time faves. I'd love to have him on the Flames!
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06-28-2017, 12:35 PM
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#1120
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bingo
I just don't see it
they are bringing their top two lines back, they've opened up two holes as of now on the third line, and hope to bring Versteeg back. They have a full year of Lazar to fill one of them.
They have their fourth line with Bouma and Stajan on expiring deals. Brouwer you'd hope can step back into a top 9, but either way he's on the roster and has the other fourth line role.
There's no room for an iffy NHL winger at all on this team. Doing so would further screw Bennett in my mind.
If Marleau is in play then sure it trickles
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Sticking one of bouma or stajan in the minors helps solve some of that as well as giving Calgary some cap relief.
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