IMO as well as we're doing this season, we can't keep losing these players for nothing -- we got underwhelming returns on Iginla and Bouw, we lost Cammy for nothing last year, could lose Glenx for nothing this year, etc. Playoffs or not, you have to manage your assets.
Confirmed with Link: Curtis Glencross Traded to Washington for 2nd&3rd Round Picks
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Pirate King Luffy
Ferkland
FlamesFan18
Frank the Tank
Do you guys really believe he is worth a 2nd + B prospect? I mean a year ago I would've accepted that but this season has been pretty bad IMO. He is 32, a UFA, looking for a raise AND term (into his late 30's), and has looked pretty slow and soft this season. If we can get a 2nd id be impressed, I would love to swap him for a young bottom pairing Dman though. He is not the Glencross we are used to this season so I would be surprised to see him go for such value.
Johnny Hoxville
The Return of a Legend
If his comments are true and he's one of our captains, that is quite concerning to me. That said, I'm in no rush to push him out the door. You want depth for the playoffs and he is one of our senior vet guys, trading him for a playoff run is counter productive.
But I see both sides, we are still rebuilding and if the right offer comes along then you have to move him. I would prefer dealing him in a hockey deal that helps with our depth on our backend. It's great lots of teams have been calling, but like Iginla his list may really restrict what kind of return can be offered.
I'm in the camp that you move him if you can get a deal that makes us a better club. Forget the draft pick unless it's a first or something like a 3rd or 4th that is being accompanied by a really good and young defensive player.
But I see both sides, we are still rebuilding and if the right offer comes along then you have to move him. I would prefer dealing him in a hockey deal that helps with our depth on our backend. It's great lots of teams have been calling, but like Iginla his list may really restrict what kind of return can be offered.
I'm in the camp that you move him if you can get a deal that makes us a better club. Forget the draft pick unless it's a first or something like a 3rd or 4th that is being accompanied by a really good and young defensive player.
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Why is it concerning? I would be more concerned if he didn't want to play more.
CraigsList
RIP #13
Considering 15 teams have called about him (half of the NHL basically), I would say a 2nd + a B prospect isn't too farfetched.
CraigsList
RIP #13
He'll definitely miss it here. But, the key part in this is that he wants to win a Stanley Cup. I am pretty sure he really wants to win one here, but if he really wants a shot at winning Lord Stanley, it's probably best for him to be traded to a team with a better chance of holding the cup than us.
InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
Something tells me he wants to get paid. Flames management probably said the max we will offer is X. Saying he wants to leave to 'win a cup' is a pretty good cover for 'I want to hit FA and get paid', and I wouldn't blame him at all for feeling that way. He has played a lot of good hockey for us over the years. He deserves to get his big payday.
Treliving waived McGrattan despite him being a huge part of the room. Morale shouldn't be the only focus and I don't see the organization halting the rebuild for something so shortsighted. The players are professionals; they'll move on.
Well, at least he's realistic. Sounds a lot like Iginla; wanted to stay but know it won't work.
Well, at least he's realistic. Sounds a lot like Iginla; wanted to stay but know it won't work.
Zirakzigil
Global Moderator
Im glad Treliving is doing this. Its no different then what the Sharks did a few years ago with Clowe and Murray. Im guessing that he is moved for a young defenseman buried in someones system and that Bennett is given a shot before someone like Ferland or Sven are called up if needed.
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Glencross
Klimchuk
Smid
Smith
2015 2nd
Bartkowski
Smith
Oops. I meant for those two teams to be as follows above:
Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
I think it goes without saying that if a productive deal doesn't come along, then you don't move him for the sake of moving him.
CraigsList
RIP #13
Definitely. But I really think he'll get traded with how many teams are interested in him.
Demetric
Registered User
InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
Taranis
Registered User
Ynnek
Registered User
Losing Glencross is not going to make a difference to a playoff run. Treliving is smart so I'm sure he will get a good return.
I was in the camp of only trading him for an overpayment but following the comments today you almost have to trade him now.
Glencross is obviously unhappy so what kind of play are you going to get from him for the rest of the season. Highly unlikely it will be a solid effort every night. I know he is a leader but this is going to become a distraction.
Glencross is obviously unhappy so what kind of play are you going to get from him for the rest of the season. Highly unlikely it will be a solid effort every night. I know he is a leader but this is going to become a distraction.
Fantasy Billionaire
Feel The Heat
He walked in a sense he wasn't coming back and the Flames let him go without anything in return. A 3rd was better than nothing to a team going nowhere.
Now being reported he has asked to be traded.
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