tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post4040154104181238252..comments2023-10-13T03:04:59.079-06:00Comments on Flames From 80 Feet: From Shades of Grey to Black and White: Calgary's Forward Picture Coming into FocusDarren Hayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-26966660870835576112015-09-28T00:00:25.918-06:002015-09-28T00:00:25.918-06:00I respect your opinion and you're not alone in...I respect your opinion and you're not alone in your assessment. For me, he's improved each season and the latter part of last year was a write-off due to a bad wrist in which he could barely shoot. His physical attributes and play-making ability are good enough that I'd give him one more year before moving on. We'll find out soon enough what the management team thinks.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-85042615485515969962015-09-27T13:45:57.273-06:002015-09-27T13:45:57.273-06:00I'm not sure Colborne deserves a roster spot. ...I'm not sure Colborne deserves a roster spot. He is completely ineffective on the ice beyond the visual appeal of a guy who can protect the puck along the boards. He's just a glorified penalty killer basically.<br /><br /> Shore has shown me much more hockey-playing ability in much less time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-76455782740184789942015-09-27T07:34:31.561-06:002015-09-27T07:34:31.561-06:00Seems to me you might be overthinking the purpose ...Seems to me you might be overthinking the purpose of the piece, which was really just a stab at how the lines could look to start the season based on what we've seen. In the spirit of 'showing my work', I've included some rationale around why the team might cast players in particular roles and what the potential upside is. This is similar to how I also included explanations around why certain guys may get cut. It's all just fodder for thought.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-51436033783526350412015-09-27T07:20:38.399-06:002015-09-27T07:20:38.399-06:00Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comm...Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment but I don't see much of what you suggested happening.<br /><br />1. I think you're significantly overestimating the return the Flames would get for Jones, Hiller, Smid and Engelland. <br />2. The bridge deal as it's been called, that you're suggesting for Monahan and Gaudreau, has become rare. If it happens, it would not be for 3-4 years., it would be shorter like the 2-year deal Brodie signed prior to his big deal. It's also a dangerous way to proceed with players that are then in their prime next contract and then you are potentially looking at $8M deals. These are elite players, there is no doubt. There is some merit to locking them in on a long-term deal at $6M if you can.<br />3. While there is optimism about the D in the system now, I'm not sure any are ready to make the jump yet, never mind 3 or 4. This is a position that's in a better state than it was, for sure, but more time in the AHL for Wotherspoon, Kulak, Morrison, would be the best move. I've liked Kulak the best of that group but last year was his first pro season. The maturation of a D-man is longer than for a forward.<br /> <br />But it makes for good conversation always, so again, thanks for the thoughts. Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-3324949958399639132015-09-27T07:05:46.954-06:002015-09-27T07:05:46.954-06:00Is that worse or better than being a 'stupid&#...Is that worse or better than being a 'stupid' idiot?Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-81503512944044393162015-09-27T01:11:27.630-06:002015-09-27T01:11:27.630-06:00Not sure when I last saw so much pie in the sky in...Not sure when I last saw so much pie in the sky in one post. If even one of your predictions/suggestions were to come true, the Flames would be ecstatic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-56949313417736912332015-09-26T22:01:57.214-06:002015-09-26T22:01:57.214-06:00You are an absolute idiotYou are an absolute idiotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-89658003308641842962015-09-26T12:11:38.406-06:002015-09-26T12:11:38.406-06:00If you have to move an older player, I would move ...If you have to move an older player, I would move Bolig or Jones.<br />Jones has more skills and his size would be important for a team looking<br />to protect smaller players. Edmonton and Toronto come to mind. Obtaining a second plus sending his cap hit away would help. Everyone talks about Monahan and Gudreau jumping to seven milion but I do not see that. I think their next contract is 3-3.5 mil for three to four years.<br /><br />On defence I see a couple of guys being moved , those being Engelland and Smid . It's time to give Wotherspoon a spot and there is a plethora of<br />D that could come up. The more you see of the two Swedes, one of them is going to establish himself as a keeper either now or during the season.<br />In addition I can see three to four more guys being ready to make the jump now. So,bring it on. We get a second for Engelland and probably a second or two picks in the form of a pair of threes or a three and a prospect for Smid. Hiller would bring you a second and a prospect. Or you might get a 2 and 3 for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com