(Official) Around the NHL 8.0

[Johnny Hoxville]

Mostly talked about his charity event this weekend, also said how classy the Flames are for supporting him even after he's been dealt. Really like him, he's never hit the jackpot in FA and won't this offseason either, yet he spoke about how important it is to give back.

Lastly Steinberg asked him how this offseason has been, he said it's been really stressful. He said there is no market for FA this offseason because teams have no cap room. His agent has been talking to a few teams though and some teams are trying to shuffle some things around to hopefully get some space. He said that if all goes well that maybe something gets done in the next couple of weeks. Nothing sounded imminent though, pretty crazy given that he's still a solid top 9 guy capable of 25 goals.

 

[InfinityIggy]

If we could move Raymond, I wouldn't mind bringing him back.

 

[Zirakzigil]

If we could move Raymond, I wouldn't mind bringing him back.

Still no room for him. The Flames need to trade a vet or two just to open up space for young guys that are ready to come up.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Thanks for the re-cap Hox!

Yeah, we need to make room for up and comers not... down... and outers...? You know what I mean!

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

No prob guys, sorry it took a while. After the day I had I'm ready to drive off a bridge, that's my excuse.

I may not be kosher to post later, so have a good night if that's the case

 

[InfinityIggy]

No prob guys, sorry it took a while. After the day I had I'm ready to drive off a bridge, that's my excuse.

I may not be kosher to post later, so have a good night if that's the case

Sorry to hear that man.

Just don't make any trades while you're 'unwinding'

 

[Skobel24]

I'd offer him a training camp spot if he can't get signed. If he performs better than a chunk of the guys here, no harm in bringing him back. He's still a good 3rd line wing who seems to develop chemistry with just about everyone.

 

[Dertell]

I'd offer him a training camp spot if he can't get signed. If he performs better than a chunk of the guys here, no harm in bringing him back. He's still a good 3rd line wing who seems to develop chemistry with just about everyone.

Problem is, we have a surplus of those.

 

[Skobel24]

Problem is, we have a surplus of those.

If he earns the spot and performs better than the other 10+ bottom 6 guys who could potentially make the team, whats the harm? I get that the Flames are rebuilding, but spots still need to be earned. Personally, I like the idea of Granlund going back to the AHL for a year.

 

[Calculon]

No interest in rapidly declining Glencross coming back. Even less than zero interest if it meant waiving one of Jooris, Ferland, or Shore.

Granlund is already a more or less penciled in to start the season in the AHL. And the Flames still have two too many forwards after that.

 

[Mobiandi]

Carl Hagelin has signed with the Ducks. Four year, 16 million contract (4m AAV)

 

[Lunatik]

Carl Hagelin has signed with the Ducks. Four year, 16 million contract (4m AAV)

jesus that is a terrible contract

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Hagelin is worth 4 mill, especially for what he brings.

 

[1989]

Hagelin is a speedier but less defensively sound version of Backlund. Pretty interested in what role he'll play on a tough Anaheim team. Think the contract buys a couple UFA years as well so it has a small percentage of inflated AAV. Pretty average contract at the current going rate for a middle-six forward.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

At that price I assume Anaheim is going to put him in the top 6, then. He's basically the Frolik of Anaheim, so it seems like a fair price.

 

[bWo*]

His hair pisses me off

 

[Johnny GODreau]

His hair pisses me off

Part it to the right kinda guy eh?.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Kessel looks like he did lose weight in this video.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Hagelin is worth 4 mill, especially for what he brings.

Agreed. For a solid top 6 winger that contract is about what you would expect.

 

[Lunatik]

Hagelin is more of a 3rd liner IMO, he has very limited offensive upside.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Hagelin @4m or Raymond @3.15m?

 

[Anglesmith]

Hagelin @4m or Raymond @3.15m?

Hagelin 11 times out of 10.

 

[Lunatik]

Hagelin @4m or Raymond @3.15m?

That's like asking if you want the flu or HIV

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

That's like asking if you want the flu or HIV

A bit extreme, but I would choose Hagelin.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

That's like asking if you want the flu or HIV

More like having the flu or having a cold.