Player Discussion Martin Pospisil: 2018 4th round, 105th overall

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"Martin suffered a minor injury in the lower part of his body, next week he will undergo additional examinations and we will see how he will be."
"His participation in the championship should not be in jeopardy, but we still need to investigate it,"

That sounds little more encouraging.

Oh come come on. You don't need a lower body MRI to confirm that he's a massive dick.

Glad to hear his injury will be OK and he will play in the works champs.

 

[Khrox]

You don't need a lower body MRI to confirm that he has a massive dick.

Fixed that for you

 

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Fixed that for you

I'm not admitting to peeking like you did.

 

[tobu]

Hello Flames fans. Some good news on Pospisil's World Championship injury, it's not serious, just some bruised shoulder muscles with expected recovery time around 4 weeks or so. It's unfortunate for Slovakia in their QF game vs Canada as he's been probably the best player on ice for the team, but he should be good for NHL preseason.

 

[Volica]

After the WC, have to think Calgary's going to have to at least give this guy a little look at C?

 

[Khrox]

After the WC, have to think Calgary's going to have to at least give this guy a little look at C?

I think it depends on where we play him. If it's top 6, it's probably as a winger. If it's 4th line, he likely gets to play center. Third line really depends on what we do this off season (and what we do with Zary as a Winger or Center).

 

[User1996]

I mean, anyone, especially Pospisil is a better option at C than Rooney. I’d like to see Zary there as well, and I think we can accommodate both. Kadri, Zary, Backlund, Pospisil. If you’re able to get another C, like Necas, I wonder if we see Backlund start to shit to the wing. At 34, last year was probably his least impactful year in recent memory, and he’s not getting any younger

 

[Zirakzigil]

As I said in the other thread, I doubt he gets a look at center with how well him Kadri and Kuzy ended the year. Maybe they experiment in pre season, personally would of liked to see Hube and Kuzy get an extended look.

 

[Nanuuk]

While I'm warming to the idea of trying Posp out at C if that means he's down the 4th line, it is all stop.

Right now he is the magic elixir. The straw that stirs Kadri's drink. Even moreso than Zary. Kuz's skillset upped the magic in tight.

Zary enjoyed some success playing C with Huberdeau and Sharangovich flanking him. Zary seemed to bring out the shooter a bit in Huby as Huby was no longer the only puck distributor on the line.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

He'll get time at C in the top 9 especially when Backlund is traded in March 2025.

 

[Zirakzigil]

He'll get time at C in the top 9 especially when Backlund is traded in March 2025.

Backs is retiring a Flame.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Backs is retiring a Flame.

Yes. And he'll be back in 2025 as a free agent signing after he wins a cup with (checks notes) Carolina.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Bruins fan here, what would the cost be to get this player. I think he is fantastic. Thanks.

 

[Khrox]

Bruins fan here, what would the cost be to get this player. I think he is fantastic. Thanks.

I think the big problem with Pospy is that he's worth more to us then he is on the trade market. Because of that, it'd be one of those "massive overpays to acquire" kind of thing. Management (and the fans) are really high on him, to the point of Conroy specifically naming him multiple times in press conferences this off season as a guy he wants to develop as a center and take the next step as far as his NHL development goes (presumably as a scorer)

 

[Tbaybruin]

I think the big problem with Pospy is that he's worth more to us then he is on the trade market. Because of that, it'd be one of those "massive overpays to acquire" kind of thing. Management (and the fans) are really high on him, to the point of Conroy specifically naming him multiple times in press conferences this off season as a guy he wants to develop as a center and take the next step as far as his NHL development goes (presumably as a scorer)

Oh I get that. I would pay a big price for him. Good on you guys.

 

[Lunatik]

Bruins fan here, what would the cost be to get this player. I think he is fantastic. Thanks.

I'm probably in the minority, but I'd flip him for Beecher

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Bruins fan here, what would the cost be to get this player. I think he is fantastic. Thanks.

Cost? Uncomfortably high.

We love Popsicle and very much want to keep him. Especially to see him on a line with Lomberg & Coleman.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I'm probably in the minority, but I'd flip him for Beecher

Sooo done. I would add a 2006 2nd

Cost? Uncomfortably high.

We love Popsicle and very much want to keep him. Especially to see him on a line with Lomberg & Coleman.

I’m ok with uncomfortable.

 

[HighLifeMan]

He's not getting traded. I'd argue that he is Conroy's favorite player on the roster at the moment.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

This guy could easily become a second line C. He’s not going to be traded.

 

[Rubi]

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Popsicle stays... for a number of reasons and an important one is because Oiler fans absolutely hate him.

 

[Fig]

Sooo done. I would add a 2006 2nd


I’m ok with uncomfortable.

2006 2nd? Like... Lucic?

Nahhh we should keep him. I appreciate your interest him though

 

[Lunatik]

2006 2nd? Like... Lucic?

Nahhh we should keep him. I appreciate your interest him though

I totally did the same thing

 

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I totally did the same thing

The Lucic coincidence made it funnier.

 

[Lunatik]

The Lucic coincidence made it funnier.

I know, right? but honestly, if we could get Beecher and a 2nd for Pospisil, I think we'd do it.