Pokecheque wrote:
Hmmmmm...now if I'm a Calgary fan I'm officially concerned.
Reports are out now that the Flames are holding onto Jacob Markstrom for the rest of the season. Apparently to send the "right message" to the team. What!?
Either Craig Conroy isn't a good GM or ownership is stepping in and calling the shots. Methinks it's more the latter than the former.
That's silly. Dustin Wolf IS the right message. I don't care how bad he stinks up the joint this season. Can't be any worse than the Flames were at the start or Huberdeau in general. In regards to Markstrom....I don't buy it completely. I think they have tried to shop him but can't find a taker at his price point. There are better options out there.
We have to consider that Flames ownership is also concerned with building a new barn. I don't know what the local temperature is in Calgary towards the Flames.....(don't listen to 960 much anymore). I could see ownership pushing the "retool" label instead of "rebuild." Going to need Hrudey and his rose colored glasses to help sell that. I don't think anyone will be fooled by holding on to Markstrom.
https://www.calgary.ca/major-projects/event-centre.htmlhttps://calgaryherald.com/news/calgary- ... s-releasedYep I also agree with Hanafin......he's looking at his next payday which is causing problems for Craig. I am sure he feels he is worth 8 Mil and the Flames think he is worth a first rounder. I don't believe either one is true. He's a 3/4 who wants to be paid like a 1/2. Unfortunately Craig is committed to moving him so I think expectations might need to be lowered. If some fans are mad about the Tanev return........hold Craig's beer.
Even with no 1st rounder in 2024 I think the Bruins could have the tools to make this Hanafin trade work. However, I doubt the Bruins will want to pay him 8 Mil.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/as ... r-BB1j70kL