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Tampa fans are going to hate you. I think they would value Purcell easily as much as Glencross, and Stempniak is not that valuable, and I would put Comeau's value around zero. Adding Connolly from their end, a top prospect, makes this horrible.
Glencross, Stempniak and Comeau for Purcell, Hall and Brown
Edit: drop Connolly for Brown
Purcell to us is too valuable. He perfectly fits in to play with Stamkos and Vinny. He brings a lot of versatility to our top 2 lines and gives us some flexibility. He proved last season how valuable he is to us.
We also have no reason to also take on 2 more RW's, both of which hold no value to us. Glencross is great, and I would be a fool to say we wouldn't want him, but to gamble on the chemistry to Glencross will have with either Stamkos or Vinny or go with the sure thing in Purcell is probably making this trade moot.
Hall is a consistent checker. He plays our bottom line nicely and don't want to see him go. Connolly would be a no, and to whatever poster that said we are training him to be the new Marty you are just plain wrong, and JT Brown in my opinion would be a bigger no. Brown in his few games that he played in NHL last season, showed skill beyond his years. He looked like he belonged in the NHL and has been playing in the big leagues for 5+ years. If there is a season, I am pretty confident he will be on the roster slotted on 3rd line and moving up to 2nd to play with Vinny. He showed some great chemistry with Vinny.
as a flame fan i wouldnt make this trade even if it was connelly + hall + purcell
glencross brings a too much effort, leadership, skill, and grit. i love his game and his attitude, and dedication to the game. plus have less than 0 interest in hall.
Glencross
Giordano
kiprusoff
Those are the guys i'd never think of trading (i know there not elite, but i like them)
iginla i think is the most overrrated play in the nhl hes a good 2nd liner average 1st liner (thats how i feel)
iginla i think is the most overrrated play in the nhl hes a good 2nd liner average 1st liner (thats how i feel)
The guy has posted 30+ goals/season for a decade now..
He ain't overrated.
As for the trade.. Naah.. Purcell&GlenX don't need a change of scenery, they fit well where they are. So neither team would do this just for the sake of trading.
From a Tampa POV Purcell>Glencross, and scraps would not get you Hall+any prospect+make up the difference between Glencross and Purcell for Tampa.
How is Purcell better than Glencross? Glencross is our best defensive forward and one of our most physical too. He was on pace for 32 goals before his injury. Plus producing in the West is definitely more difficult. Almost every player we get from the EC loses production in the WC substantially.
How is Purcell better than Glencross? Glencross is our best defensive forward and one of our most physical too. He was on pace for 32 goals before his injury. Plus producing in the West is definitely more difficult. Almost every player we get from the EC loses production in the WC substantially.
You say that, but why exactly? All the physical grinding defensive play?
Then why exactly did Joe Thornton, not exactly known as being tough in his Art Ross winning season score 33 points in 23 games for Boston (1.43ppg) then go on to score 92 points in 58 games (1.59pgg).
First example that came to mind to counteract your point.
Purcell would not put up the same points with out Stamkos and St.Louis and Glencross is our best pker this makes no sense for the Flames, and Purcell has found chemistry with Stamkos making him worth more the Tampa than any other team so it makes no sense for Tampa either.
as a flame fan i wouldnt make this trade even if it was connelly + hall + purcell
glencross brings a too much effort, leadership, skill, and grit. i love his game and his attitude, and dedication to the game. plus have less than 0 interest in hall.
Glencross
Giordano
kiprusoff
Those are the guys i'd never think of trading (i know there not elite, but i like them)
iginla i think is the most overrrated play in the nhl hes a good 2nd liner average 1st liner (thats how i feel)
Iginla is the best player to ever play for the Calgary Flames. Are you sure you're a Flames fan?
Iginla is the best player to ever play for the Calgary Flames. Are you sure you're a Flames fan?
Tbh, Tampa overpays.
yeah... i disagree... but thats me and yeah i am i just think you could replace iggy pretty easy, as where kipper is gonna take at least 3-5 years to truly replace i conisder him more valuable if we were (we shouldnt be is what im saying) win now mode
my hate is for just general hockey players, i just think hes soo fake... and lazy...
yeah... i disagree... but thats me and yeah i am i just think you could replace iggy pretty easy, as where kipper is gonna take at least 3-5 years to truly replace i conisder him more valuable if we were (we shouldnt be is what im saying) win now mode
my hate is for just general hockey players, i just think hes soo fake... and lazy...
You must be kidding me, you think he is a 2nd line player. The man hasn't had less than 67 points for over a decade. And yet somehow Glencross is more important to the team.
yeah... i disagree... but thats me and yeah i am i just think you could replace iggy pretty easy, as where kipper is gonna take at least 3-5 years to truly replace i conisder him more valuable if we were (we shouldnt be is what im saying) win now mode
my hate is for just general hockey players, i just think hes soo fake... and lazy...
You must be kidding me, you think he is a 2nd line player. The man hasn't had less than 67 points for over a decade. And yet somehow Glencross is more important to the team.
no jsut like him... those are my favorite players... i get that you guys love him i just dont care much for him
the bolded isnt exactly impressive, but he is a good hockey hockey player
Why should Tampa get older, and more expensive for very similar production again?
Brown projects better than Stempniak and is cheaper/younger right now. I'll take my chances. Hall is ridiculously cheap for what he brings. Also the best faceoff man on the team, and the bolts were dismal in the circle last year. Don't get me started on Purcell.
The man hasn't had less than 67 points for over a decade. And yet somehow Glencross is more important to the team. 
