McKenzie: Ryan Smyth Wants To Come Home

OilerTyler · 06-23-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Neilio

How does Calgary afford that?

They asked Regehr to waive his NTC to go to Buffalo, so they are probably hoping to deal him and get some cap space.

Eberle · 06-23-2011, 04:58 PM

I can't see how Calgary could go after Smyth, even if they wanted him. It makes no sense, and their cap situation shouldn't permit it.

And trading Regehr for cap space and then spending it on a 35 year old is just stupid.

AlanHUK · 06-23-2011, 04:58 PM

would be hard for the Flames to sign 4 more players for $1m space they have left if they do trade for smyth, they currently have $7m of space, but LA can't take back salary realisticly.

LetsgoOilersEberle · 06-23-2011, 04:59 PM

You think Smyth could actually get traded to CGY? Thats litteraly worst possible scenario for me

dixs35 · 06-23-2011, 05:00 PM

gregor keeps saying that spec says the deal will get done to edmonton.

spec is on in next segment too i think

oilers_smyth_94 · 06-23-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OilerTyler

If Calgary trades for Smyth, it's because they want to say **** you to Edmonton. Not because they actually need him.

Agreed. The last thing Calgary needs is an expensive 35 year old.

dem · 06-23-2011, 05:01 PM

What is Flames management smoking?

Why do they keep playing the same losing hand.. over and over..?

You look at a team like the Flyers... and they make the Flames management look like dinosaurs. They're going to ride Iggy and Kipper until the very end.

Moonlapse Vertigo · 06-23-2011, 05:02 PM

That would be a typical, vindictive Sutter-like move for the Flames to make a move for Smyth.

Seeing as Smyth as a NMC I would hope that he would turn a move to the Flames down.

The Great Ones · 06-23-2011, 05:02 PM

This makes sense because Calgary really needs to get older.

Oilbleeder · 06-23-2011, 05:03 PM

Flames may be just driving up the price.

Remember folks, the Oilers have been used a fair few times in the past to get bigger deals, weather it's FA, trades etc etc.

Vomiting Kermit* · 06-23-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dixs35

gregor keeps saying that spec says the deal will get done to edmonton.

spec is on in next segment too i think

Here's the two tweets from Spector again.

Richards to LA will expedite Smyth to EDM. Kings can't take back significant salary from Oil. Told deal WILL happen.
http://twitter.com/#!/SportsnetSpec/...89931189469184

Remember, Smyth has no movement clause. Hard to see him choosing Calgary, which doesn't exactly need another 35 YO player.
http://twitter.com/#!/SportsnetSpec/...95715596075008

CornKicker · 06-23-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dem

What is Flames management smoking?

Why do they keep playing the same losing hand.. over and over..?

You look at a team like the Flyers... and they make the Flames management look like dinosaurs. They're going to ride Iggy and Kipper until the very end.

lol were talking abou thte team that gave us a 3rd rounder for an over the hill slow staois. if they get smyth it will be a mass overpayment from what we offer. and then im ok with it as i love watching those calgary bums screw themselves over and over

Neilio · 06-23-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OilerTyler

They asked Regehr to waive his NTC to go to Buffalo, so they are probably hoping to deal him and get some cap space.

They asked, but it doesn't look like he's jumping all over that. Sounds like he might refuse to waive.

oilers_smyth_94 · 06-23-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LetsgoOilersEberle

You think Smyth could actually get traded to CGY? Thats litteraly worst possible scenario for me

It would hurt me. I actually like the Kings, so I have no problem seeing Smyth in a Kings jersey or cheering for them. I have my hopes up of a Smyth return now. Seeing him in a Flames jersey would make me furious, even if it's just for a year. It would be a long year..

Moonlapse Vertigo · 06-23-2011, 05:06 PM

I hope that Spector is right. I'll be incredibly hurt if Smyth waives his no-trade to go to Calgary.

Asher · 06-23-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

That would be a typical, vindictive Sutter-like move for the Flames to make a move for Smyth.

Seeing as Smyth as a NMC I would hope that he would turn a move to the Flames down.

They're not good enough to win anything, not bad enough to rebuild. P.O.-ing EDM is the closest thing to being entertained if you're a Calgary fan.

Moonlapse Vertigo · 06-23-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Asher

They're not good enough to win anything, not bad enough to rebuild. P.O.-ing EDM is the closest thing to being entertained if you're a Calgary fan.

Sounds like Regehr won't waive his no-trade anyway so the Flames have no room.

OilerTyler · 06-23-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

I hope that Spector is right. I'll be incredibly hurt if Smyth waives his no-trade to go to Calgary.

Didn't Smyth's no-trade clause disappear when he was traded to Los Angeles?

Coldhardmitch · 06-23-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

Sounds like Regehr won't waive his no-trade anyway so the Flames have no room.

Fan dam tastic. As much as it would be fun to see the terrible deal they make to get an aging Smyth, it's far sweeter to see them dying under the weight of NMCs, especially because they've now publicly stated they would like to be rid of Regehr now.

copperandblue · 06-23-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

I hope that Spector is right. I'll be incredibly hurt if Smyth waives his no-trade to go to Calgary.

What loyalty should anyone expect from Smyth if Edmonton says they aren't interested?

Especially if the move is in part motivated by his family.

That said, Calgary wouldn't be that stupid. Smyth is a good fit for Edmonton's make up but the last thing a team like Calgary needs.

Reimer · 06-23-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlapse Vertigo

Sounds like Regehr won't waive his no-trade anyway so the Flames have no room.

Where is this coming from? Everything I'm hearing is that he likely will.

Vizzie235 · 06-23-2011, 05:15 PM

Man, if I see Smyth in a Flames jersey, I might have to start watching the Oilers vs Flames game in the shower. Although, that may not be enough

LetsgoOilersEberle · 06-23-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oilers_smyth_94

It would hurt me. I actually like the Kings, so I have no problem seeing Smyth in a Kings jersey or cheering for them. I have my hopes up of a Smyth return now. Seeing him in a Flames jersey would make me furious, even if it's just for a year. It would be a long year..

When the Oil traded penner i fully made LA my second favourite team because of all the ex-oilers so i dont mind him there too, but i would really love to see him on the oilers

Vomiting Kermit* · 06-23-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OilerTyler

Didn't Smyth's no-trade clause disappear when he was traded to Los Angeles?

capgeek.com says he still has his no movement clause.

http://capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=17