HFBoards - Calgary Flames http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/images/misc/rss.jpg HFBoards - Calgary Flames http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ <![CDATA[Player Discussion: Jarome Iginla's Hunt For Lord Stanley]]> http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1388691&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 07:52:44 GMT I just wandered over to the Penguins forum for the first time since the trade, and I must say that I am extremely disappointed by how he is being treated by a large portion of their fanbase.

I honestly can't imagine the type of the player they must have thought they were going to get because quite frankly Iginla is producing at an elite level since joining the Penguins.

Of course his all around game is nowhere near as good as it used to be, but he was not brought in to provide an immaculate three zone game. He was brought in to provide depth scoring and leadership and he has more than fulfilled that expectation.

It actually irks me a little bit to be honest. ]]> Calgary Flames HighLifeMan http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1388691 2013 Draft II http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1414881&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:42 GMT ---Quote (Originally by TylerSVT)--- No way we get Drouin. Ill be sad if Barkov goes at 5. I think we will get a solid player regardless, but would prefer Barkov over Lindholm/Monahan ---End Quote--- I agree with...
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Originally Posted by TylerSVT (Post 66469343)
No way we get Drouin.

Ill be sad if Barkov goes at 5.

I think we will get a solid player regardless, but would prefer Barkov over Lindholm/Monahan
I agree with all of this.
I doubt Barkov or Drouin are still on the table come the Calgary pick. I really am hoping that Lindholm is still there, because I think he's an incredible player.

Can't see Lightning passing up on Drouin however. They love their French-Canadians/Quebecois players... and Drouin would fit perfectly with a sniper like Stamkos. Could cement that first line for 15 years lol :laugh:

Nashville will either take Barkov or Lindholm, in my opinion. They love their Swedes in Nashville, but Barkov would be the BPA at 4.
Carolina is a wild card. They won't take a Dman, after reading that GM interview. They have the top 5 offensive players ranked closely.
So: Mack, Drouin, Barkov, Niki & Lindholm? Or maybe Monahan in there instead of the Russian or Swede? We all know that the Raleigh scouting is not very far reaching, so I have no idea how they have their players ranked. I feel as if Carolina has the ability to draft someone like Niki. They have one mega skilled Russian already playing for them, so I don't think they'd be too against getting another one.

Who knows. The only thing I know, is it's getting very exciting as the days go by towards the draft and free agency. ]]> Calgary Flames Volica http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1414881 Proposal: Flames 2013 offseason plan. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1417223&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:27:53 GMT People are reading way too much into the post-deadline performance. The roster was primarily comprised of a bunch of kids competing for full time jobs with absolutely no expectations on them whatsoever. Fans who think that... People are reading way too much into the post-deadline performance. The roster was primarily comprised of a bunch of kids competing for full time jobs with absolutely no expectations on them whatsoever. Fans who think that kind of play can carry over onto an 82 game easy are going to be sorely disappointed next year.

Now, it's still premature to say how the Flames will do next season with significant certainty because the draft, free agency and the constant wildcard in trades will all play a role in shaping the opening day roster. That being said, I don't believe the Flames will be big players on free agency, unless they throw crazy money around, e.g. 6+ at guys like Horton, Weiss, Roy, or Ribiero for significant term, i.e. 5+ years. Realistically, none of the big names are going to sign with a club just starting a rebuilding phase when they can sign for big money on teams that expect to contend soon or are already contenders.

Unless the Flames manage to snag a top-three talent, the draft too, shouldn't change the way the roster performs significantly. Trades are a complete wildcard with Feaster at helm.

Finally, all the fans banking on game breaking performances next season by Berra or Ramo as number one goalies aren't living in the real world. Berra hasn't played more than 49 games in a season ever while Ramo usually only plays ~50 in a full season including playoffs in the KHL. One can't realistically expect either of those guys to replicate what Kipper did, that is to say, provide a high level performance consistently for 60 or 70+ games. Both guys are going to need next season to adjust to the North American game, either in the AHL or in the NHL, and both will need to adjust to an 82 game schedule.

If all goes well, we could see a similar development path as Bobrovsky. He struggled in his first season with the Flyers, particularly as the season wore on and as he was asked to play more than he was used too. But this season, after acclimating to the NHL style, he was much better.

A lot of this will depend on Hartley and how he manages his goalies. If he overplays any one of MacDonald, Ramo or Berra, the Flames will suffer for it. On the other hand, if he can successfully platoon those guys throughout the reason, giving each one of them periods of rest and ice time, the schedule effect might not be as noticeable. ]]> Calgary Flames Calculon http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1417223 Prospect Info: Sick Max Domi Saucer Pass Between The Legs http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433483&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:38:35 GMT
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Originally Posted by Jarome Iginla (Post 66446899)
we're picking Morrissey with the STL pick
Agreed, would love to grab morrissey. ]]> Calgary Flames TylerSVT http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433483 <![CDATA[[OFFICIAL] - Around the NHL thread]]> http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1202439&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:56:37 GMT I wouldn't be surprised if Vigneault gets another job before the Canucks get another coach. ]]> Calgary Flames Fleury14 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1202439 OT: 2013 Playoff Prediction and Discussion http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1417341&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:06 GMT id rather listen to kerr, and have him costantly scream then listen to healy. the guy is a cocky version of pierre mcguire. id rather listen to kerr, and have him costantly scream then listen to healy. the guy is a cocky version of pierre mcguire. ]]> Calgary Flames herashak http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1417341 2012/2013 Abbotsford Heat Thread http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1263269&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:50:50 GMT
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Originally Posted by Abbotsford Heat (Post 66429293)
doesn't seem worth its own topic since its minor news that is expected.

Danny Taylor is headed overseas to Farjestad on a 2 year contract.
Congrats to him he played some of his best hockey for us, I am happy for him he got to play a couple games in the nhl too. I wonder if this means the loser between (Macdonald and Berra) and Brossoit will be the goalies on the Heat or if Ortio will come back and Brossoit will start in the ECHL. ]]> Calgary Flames TheHudlinator http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1263269 2013 Entry Draft Order http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424159&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:46:51 GMT
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Originally Posted by TriPPinVdUb (Post 66388713)
Id be all over this kid with the ST'L pick. I think he would look great next too Monohan and Baertchi, I just don't like him with our first.
Yep taking hunter at the 6 spot is far to early. I see him going 10th at the earliest. ]]> Calgary Flames AfricanHerbsman http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1424159 OT: Opinions on this roster http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432115&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:29 GMT Pretty sure this discussion has run its course. Pretty sure this discussion has run its course. ]]> Calgary Flames Stewie Griffin http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432115 Rumor: Sarich to KHL? http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1421877&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:31 GMT long time lurker, first time poster. ive been reading these forums for many years but never took the time to register until today. hello to all the flames fans here. but yeah sarich...not sure why feaster even signed him... long time lurker, first time poster. ive been reading these forums for many years but never took the time to register until today. hello to all the flames fans here. but yeah sarich...not sure why feaster even signed him last year. he was finally off the books and then was resigned to the team for 2 years on a 1 way contract with a NMC only to have him sit in the press box as a healthy scratch for 90% of the season. ridiculous! and babchuk was the same thing a year prior. not sure wth feaster was thinking. ]]> Calgary Flames calgaryflames http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1421877 Flames Fan Roll Call http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=177777&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:02 GMT Name: Triffan
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Hometown: Red Deer, Alberta
Age: 30
When/how did you start to following the Flames? 1982 since the day I was born I've bled Flames, my mom used to tell me when I was knee high to a grass hopper the only time She could get me to sit still was when the flames game was on :)
Favourite Flame: Jarome Iginla/Joel Otto/ Theo Flurey (All-time) Now: TBD
Favourite Prospect: Sven Baertschi
How long have you been on HFboards? Signed up a while back but never really posted...


Go Flames Go! ]]> Calgary Flames TriPPinVdUb http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=177777 wally31: 2013 Draft Prediction Game. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1420559&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:29:48 GMT Guess I'll do mine too

1) Colorado - Seth Jones
2) Florida- Nathan MacKinnon
3) Tampa Bay- Jonathan Drouin
4) Nashville - Aleksander Barkov
5) Carolina - Valeri Nichushkin
6) Calgary - Elias Lindholm
7) Edmonton - Sean Monohan (Ugh)
8) Buffalo- Rasmus Ristolainen
9) New Jersey- Zach Fucale
10) Dallas - Max Domi
11) Philadelphia - Darnell Nurse
12) Phoenix - Hunter Shinkaruk
13) Winnipeg - Alexander Wennberg
14) Columbus - Bo Horvat

15) - Fredrick Gauthier
16) - Nikita Zadorov
17) - Ryan Pulock
18) - Valenin Zykov
19) - Adam Erne
20) - Curtis Lazar
21) - Anthony Mantha
22) - Robert Hagg
23) - Josh Morrissey
24) - Pavel Buchnevick
25) - Andre Burakovsky
26) - Mirco Mueller
27) - Shea Theodore
28) - Ryan Hartman
29) - Kerby Rychel
30) - Nic Petan ]]> Calgary Flames Baerstcheese http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1420559 Eric Francis: Miikka Kiprusoff facing last home stand http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1406179&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:25:52 GMT
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Originally Posted by InfinityIggy (Post 66367499)
Personally I think we will see him traded somewhere to try and win a cup at the draft. I think a lot of this retirement stuff was because he didn't want to be traded at that point in time.
Unless the Flames are running with three goalies next season, someone that was commonly expected to be here won't be - whether it's Kipper, Ramo, or MacDonald. ]]> Calgary Flames Stewie Griffin http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1406179 2013 IIHF World Championships-thread http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1419407&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 21:53:52 GMT Yogi....what a great nickname...

He's gonna be a good one ]]> Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1419407 HF Mock Draft http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1421775&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:21 GMT
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Originally Posted by Abbotsford Heat (Post 65512191)
I can't believe Rychel got a vote, he will probably be available in the 20s
If we grab Rychel with our pick from the Blues, I'll be ecstatic! That would be brilliant!! :handclap: But at 6, I wouldn't even consider him. ]]> Calgary Flames LetsGoFlames http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1421775