tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post449171746607909430..comments2023-10-13T03:04:59.079-06:00Comments on Flames From 80 Feet: Breaking Down the Flames 2015-16 Roster: How Things Look as of September 10Darren Hayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-23334171274877220702015-07-11T08:30:17.704-06:002015-07-11T08:30:17.704-06:00Management has talked about ways to speed up the r...Management has talked about ways to speed up the rebuild and bringing in two high profile players without surrendering any prospects or players is certainly one way to do that. They're going to bump up against the cap in no time so there will be some vets that get left behind. I'm not sure the team can afford to keep Hudler. They love the player but it might be one of those business decisions. Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-91907888887045129512015-07-08T21:35:41.938-06:002015-07-08T21:35:41.938-06:00Thanks for the report and outlining what the futur...Thanks for the report and outlining what the future may hold for the Flames. Treleving has some big decisions coming up.<br /><br />I was prepared to see the Flames go with basically the same team that finished last season. Then, Tre surprised me by getting Frolick and Hamilton. Are these replacements for Hudler and Wideman who both had an excellent past season?<br /><br />I can't see the Flames parting with Huds, who has great chemistry with Monahan and Gaudreau.....but this is a business they say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-15869079229992623332015-07-07T19:37:59.751-06:002015-07-07T19:37:59.751-06:00Love the interaction, thanks for leaving your thou...Love the interaction, thanks for leaving your thoughts. Bennett will be a very good centre and I can't disagree about putting him there right now. He's got some edge to his personality too and I don't doubt he's lobbying for that indirectly, Every kid wants to be centre, right? It starts at age 5 and never stops. Gio extension will come but wow, what a curious contract it will be. There finally appears to be some depth building in the pipeline for this team on the blueline. It will be interesting to see the make-up of the blue-line in two years as they can't keep everyone. As for Hudler, I'm not sure they'll be able to fit what he'll ask into the salary structure. That's my hunch. I don't doubt he'll be good for a few more years but can they afford him as well as everyone else? You nailed Wideman as well. Was quite a cantankerous sort from my perspective but last year was quite different. Guys are naturally happier when they're scoring, playing more/well but there's more there. He's that guy that has that sense of humour that takes a while to figure out and can rub people the wrong way if you haven't figured him out. But not sure for what he makes there's a spot in the line-up beyond this year. The sooner you move him, the more you might get. They still need NHL-ready D and need two of Wideman gets moved, but need cheaper versions. Cheers.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-10481619791559606632015-07-05T15:26:10.659-06:002015-07-05T15:26:10.659-06:00I agree with the D lines you have, and they look g...I agree with the D lines you have, and they look great. I Think Schlemko earned a contract, what’s more Boomer has already found the guy a song, so how could you not resign him. Wideman/Widedog started last season with one foot out the door. He looked like a guy that wanted to play somewhere else, now if ever a player had bought in its him. I like his character, and skill, if not his age. I would hate to see him go. That said, I would hate even more to lose him with no return. I think he’ll be moved to a contender by the deadline. Hudler, considering he doesn’t get banged up to much, could play 5 more years. If they can extend him for a reasonable amount they should try to do so. I believe the Flames will keep the first line as is, unless Hudler is moved. The second line I had Bouma on the LW. Bennett is a hell cat at center, I’d want to keep him away from the boards as much as possible. I had him centering the third line, with Ferland to keep him company, and Jooris on the RW for speed . Stajan with Bollig, and Colborne for the fourth line. I see from numerous comments that Bollig isn’t going to sell a lot of Jerseys. Like Wideman at the start of the season he seemed like he would’ve rather been just about any place other than Calgary. As the season wore on he seemed to find his place on the team. Now I really think they would miss him. LW on the forth line is about as close as you can get to the door, but I think he’ll be there game one. <br /><br />Hats off to our GM he has defiantly lived up to the billing, and more so. I for see a time in the not so distant future when other GM’s tremble at the sound of their phones ringing. I had not doubt Ramo would stay in Calgary, given he was offered term. No way he was staying on a one year deal. So I am never going to live out the dream of being an NHL GM. I’ll just have to live vicariously through Tre, the great thing is I could be living in Boston, or even more likely, Vancouver. <br /><br />Thx for the insight Darren I love reading your column, even more so in the dark days of summer when we are all just struggling to get by. Oh please Mr. T sign Geo, and Brodie soon if for no other reason than the fans need a fix lol. GFG Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269211126446431121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-29129974814480067612015-07-02T09:10:53.424-06:002015-07-02T09:10:53.424-06:00Raymond could be tricky and who knows, maybe he st...Raymond could be tricky and who knows, maybe he stays and can find his game again if top nine winger spots open up with the dealing away of one/both of the aforementioned players. As for Smid, he's had a couple neck operations now, one earlier in his career also. You just have to wonder what the long-term prognosis is. A good dude though, so you pull for him, but I don't think a return is imminent.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-50258635131270304822015-07-02T09:08:14.664-06:002015-07-02T09:08:14.664-06:00Thank you.Thank you.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-49898485457608048202015-07-02T08:47:26.176-06:002015-07-02T08:47:26.176-06:00When it comes to Hudler, Jones, Hiller...I hope Tr...When it comes to Hudler, Jones, Hiller...I hope Treliving turns those expiring contracts into assets. Even if they are mid round picks in the case of Jones and Hiller. Personally I see Smid and Raymond as the biggest albatross' on this roster. I am curious as to what is really wrong with Smid, I hope he is okay. But his spot on the roster is no longer required. Raymond has simply been passed by almost every prospect we saw in April. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139400840952861599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-43855880734210649792015-07-02T08:43:35.934-06:002015-07-02T08:43:35.934-06:00Fantastic summary of what to expect!Fantastic summary of what to expect!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139400840952861599noreply@blogger.com