So far Pittsburgh leads the votes for Iginla...not that it really means anything but out of 700 people 30% feel Iginla ends up in Pitsburgh.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Pretty much even between PIT and BOS(29%)

well yeah goaltending was absolute garbage in that series, but both teams need serious help on defence, which is why i think Giordano would be more valuable for Pittsburgh to aquire than Iginla.
- Flames-Fan4

Yea, I completely agree. I agree that Iggy seems a little superfluous to PIT. Stemp adds scoring depth and Gio offers a steady presense that can play in any situation for 20-25min a night.
Still the return has to be solid because if we move Gio we have to retain Jbo who would have brought in a bigger, better package I think. We still would have no C for next year.

Bouwmeester to Montreal
Iginla to Pittsburgh
Kiprusoff to Philly


- Colin Dambrauskas

For what returns do you think, Colin?

Does anyone think Jarome would wave for MON?
- TandA4Flames

IMO probably not.

Yea, I completely agree. I agree that Iggy seems a little superfluous to PIT. Stemp adds scoring depth and Gio offers a steady presense that can play in any situation for 20-25min a night.
Still the return has to be solid because if we move Gio we have to retain Jbo who would have brought in a bigger, better package I think. We still would have no C for next year.
- TandA4Flames

Look to the draft for that.
Mackinnon and/or Monahan are the two i would love for Centers.
If we could grab one of them and Seth Jones, it would be well worth trading Iginla/Giordano and whoever else

IMO probably not.
- whipper334

agreed, and you have to think cammy's short stint there would influence that descision.

agreed, and you have to think cammy's short stint there would influence that descision.
- Flames-Fan4

For sure.

For what returns do you think, Colin?
- TandA4Flames

(honestly)...very hard to say. Dont think the Habs want to move too much for a push this year given that they are still considered to be rebuilding in a sense...the Flyers have already invested so much in a goalie that, even though they could use the help, I dont imagine they would pay much for assistance in that department.

And Pittsburgh could use their assets for defensive help which makes you wonder if theyll offer much for Iggy.

(honestly)...very hard to say. Dont think the Habs want to move too much for a push this year given that they are still considered to be rebuilding in a sense...the Flyers have already invested so much in a goalie that, even though they could use the help, I dont imagine they would pay much for assistance in that department.

And Pittsburgh could use their assets for defensive help which makes you wonder if theyll offer much for Iggy.
- Colin Dambrauskas

theres always the buyout and i wouldn't put it past the Flyers to do that... with the new CBA its less impactful as a cap hit

theres always the buyout and i wouldn't put it past the Flyers to do that... with the new CBA its less impactful as a cap hit
- geta02it

I think for sure they buy out Bryz regardless.

I think for sure they buy out Bryz regardless.
- whipper334

Why they eff to be so serious...its just a game?

I think for sure they buy out Bryz regardless.
- whipper334

Boy, that is a lot of money to buy out. If they do, they will need a goalie.

I'm starting to think that Kipper would bring back more at the draft.

So far Pittsburgh leads the votes for Iginla...not that it really means anything but out of 700 people 30% feel Iginla ends up in Pitsburgh.
- Colin Dambrauskas

I could see why flames fans would vote for him to go to Pitt. Golden goal, gets to play with Malkin or Crosby and score lots, ect.. But are they thinking of the needs of Pitt?

The reason i picked Boston is that they are looking for a winger. Not saying Pitt would not want Iggy but i think they are looking for D help first.

Why they eff to be so serious...its just a game?
- Colin Dambrauskas

man he makes me laugh though... best quotes ever. He should have stayed in the Desert...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebE8LTbe4GA

(frank) It! We're keeping Gio!

I could see why flames fans would vote for him to go to Pitt. Golden goal, gets to play with Malkin or Crosby and score lots, ect.. But are they thinking of the needs of Pitt?

The reason i picked Boston is that they are looking for a winger. Not saying Pitt would not want Iggy but i think they are looking for D help first.
- nigelwright275

Pens fans don't want Iggy... their blogger says so-it must be true. So package him and Gio to Boston as I suggested on the Pens blog. Chara and Gio... yikes.

Why they eff to be so serious...its just a game?
- Colin Dambrauskas

Haha. Yea, I think the concept of money is still somewhat strange to Russians which may explain some strange behaviours.

Sure Bryz, why no so serious, it's only $40mil dollars!!

Why they eff to be so serious...its just a game?
- Colin Dambrauskas

Me, I'm not scared of anything...bear in forest, i'm scared of bear in forest.

Me, I'm not scared of anything...bear in forest, i'm scared of bear in forest.
- whipper334

- geta02it

Thats some great stuff right there.

Why they eff to be so serious...its just a game?
- Colin Dambrauskas

I know I'll get crucified but what about a JBO/Kipper package for Couturier/Bryz& a 1st. or Bryz was a pretty good goalie in Phoenix. Bryz & Ramo would be interesting next year.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Giordano is signed for 3 more years after this season at 4+ mil/season? No way pens are going to take on a contract like that when they have to resign Geno and Letang in the off season. There would have to be some kind of contract going back to the Flames (Orpik?) but that really makes no sense for either team. I can't think of any other large contracts Pens would want to move.

I really don't see the Pens dealing Maatta either, they need a defenseman with some grit in their system.

I know I'll get crucified but what about a JBO/Kipper package for Couturier/Bryz& a 1st. or Bryz was a pretty good goalie in Phoenix. Bryz & Ramo would be interesting next year.
- Kevin R

I know it's Friday but slow down on the CRB...

Seriously though the Flames could do that as long as the plan is to buy out Bryz.

And do we even know if Cout will be a true #1 centre?

I could see Iginla to Pittsburgh for Beau Bennett.
- Scooby_Doo

When pigs fly. Bennett has had a strong start as a rookie and the Pens aren't going trade their first home grown winger in years for a rental.

When pigs fly. Bennett has had a strong start as a rookie and the Pens aren't going trade their first home grown winger in years for a rental.
- Emperor Filonius

Deal then!!!