Proposal: Calgary-Columbus

[madmike77]

Originally Posted by Viqsi

There's a looooot of folks who will be attempting to pounce on Vokoun as the answer to all their troubles. If we can get him, that's great (and certainly that'd be my first choice), but I'm not totally certain we can.

I thought Vokoun would be the cure for my ailing hockey pool team at the start of this season. How wrong I was....

[ComixZone]

Yeah, I think as far as value is concerned it's probably not far off.

To CGY: LAK 1st rounder, CLB 2nd rounder
To CLB: Miikka Kiprusoff

Kipper + CLB's mobile D would be a pretty strong combo.

I just don't see Feaster moving Kipper. I think Iggy will be moved before Kipper is.

[Viqsi]

Originally Posted by Crisp Breakout

Vokoun is a different story. Rumor has it his agent actually called the CBJ last off-season.

Honestly, that could go both ways. Either he's interested and we've got an "in", or we blew our chance and they don't want to take their chances anymore. It's neither good nor bad.

[Boondock]

Originally Posted by Gary83

If only Calgary had an impact player in the WHL completely dominating.. such a player that might even be able to score goals in the NHL. Hm...

Yeah, your probably right, Baerschi will single-handedly drag the Flames from their present no play-offs for 3 years, only 1 season with playoff series win(s) since 1997 and turn them into a perennial powerhouse. That's not a lot to ask of a 19 year old with 56 minutes of NHL experience.

[Crisp Breakout]

Originally Posted by Viqsi

Honestly, that could go both ways. Either he's interested and we've got an "in", or we blew our chance and they don't want to take their chances anymore. It's neither good nor bad.

Yeah that's true. The Blue Jackets are in quite a different state than last summer. I would hope that Howson had enough sense to not offend him and make it about more than anything but business.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Boondock

Yeah, your probably right, Baerschi will single-handedly drag the Flames from their present no play-offs for 3 years, only 1 season with playoff series win(s) since 1997 and turn them into a perennial powerhouse. That's not a lot to ask of a 19 year old with 56 minutes of NHL experience.

Hockey is a team sport. It's not about having one superstar that carries the team (well unless it's Crosby). If Baertschi is able to make an impact his first year and the young talent already on the team steps it up, that could be the difference maker for the Flames.

If Baertschi is able to become a 60 point guy and guys like Backlund, Horak, Carson, etc.. manage to find their groove and become 40 point guys, it could easily be enough to make the Flames, maybe not favorites, but contenders.

Take a look at the standings this year and look at the teams that have come out of nowhere. How many of them are doing so due to a sudden infusion of superstar youth. None.

[Boondock]

Originally Posted by blankall

Hockey is a team sport. It's not about having one superstar that carries the team (well unless it's Crosby). If Baertschi is able to make an impact his first year and the young talent already on the team steps it up, that could be the difference maker for the Flames.

If Baertschi is able to become a 60 point guy and guys like Backlund, Horak, Carson, etc.. manage to find their groove and become 40 point guys, it could easily be enough to make the Flames, maybe not favorites, but contenders.

Take a look at the standings this year and look at the teams that have come out of nowhere. How many of them are doing so due to a sudden infusion of superstar youth. None.

And how many of them are doing it with Carson's, Horak's and Backlund's. None.