Mark Spector Sports ‏@SportsnetSpec

Reto Berra a Swiss goalie, never played in N.America,. Mark Cundari, a small, undrafted, 22-YO D-man, 3 years in AHL

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod

If STL misses the playoffs, the Flames will receive St. Louis' 4th RD pick in 2013 and the 1st RD pick will be deferred to the 2014 Draft
- ob18

They also clear Jbo's cap space. Thats a win in itself.

But Rosehill and Giroux won't be on the same line. So any protection will have to come sometime after an incident which really then just amounts to a staged fight because you know the opposing coach will just throw his goon out if/when Rosehill goes out there. Goon vs. goon. Big whoop.
- Scoob

Here is how the trade becomes relevant. Harry Z was a healthy scratch majority of the time, if Laviolette feels he has to dress Holmgren's shiny new toy, you have a one trick pony, inferior type of player in your lineup.

Once Clowe goes to a team other than the Flyers I'll feel better

They also clear Jbo's cap space. Thats a win in itself.
- stveshdy

That and the 1s the prospects again aren't much for the Flames are doing some strange moves.

But Rosehill and Giroux won't be on the same line. So any protection will have to come sometime after an incident which really then just amounts to a staged fight because you know the opposing coach will just throw his goon out if/when Rosehill goes out there. Goon vs. goon. Big whoop.
- Scoob

I agree. The Flyers like to have that kind of player available. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with the move. Just trying to explain it.

But Rosehill and Giroux won't be on the same line. So any protection will have to come sometime after an incident which really then just amounts to a staged fight because you know the opposing coach will just throw his goon out if/when Rosehill goes out there. Goon vs. goon. Big whoop.
- Scoob

Rosehill will be getting Homer popcorn.

Flyers could of made out like bandits trading Meszaros and Coburn
- Winning

Mesz probably wont get a very big return given his health.

I cant really argue with trading Coburn though. I think that would be a draft day move though. No playoff team is going to add him right now if he cant play.

That and the 1s the prospects again aren't much for the Flames are doing some strange moves.
- ob18

Feaster is on a sugar rush. He probably ate a dozen chocolate rabbits yesterday.

Here is how the trade becomes relevant. Harry Z was a healthy scratch majority of the time, if Laviolette feels he has to dress Holmgren's shiny new toy, you have a one trick pony, inferior type of player in your lineup.
- PLindbergh31

And then we'd have to worry about losing games because of it. Just like the Flyers lost all of those games because they had Shelly in the lineup.

He is going to be a UFA. And they really didn't give anything. So if the Flyers want a fighter on the roster if they feel they need it. I'm okay with that. Now if they had given up a significant asset, and Rosehill had future years on his deal. Then I'd have an issue with it.
- MJL

Right. I don't disagree with that. Imho, it's a pointless move. But I'm not the GM.

I agree. The Flyers like to have that kind of player available. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with the move. Just trying to explain it.
- MJL

It was the only way you were going to get anything for Harry Z that would ever see NHL action, be it a goon or whatever. It is what it is.

They also clear Jbo's cap space. Thats a win in itself.
- stveshdy

Not a great trade for the Flames if you ask me.

And then we'd have to worry about losing games because of it. Just like the Flyers lost all of those games because they had Shelly in the lineup.
- MJL

I really hope the Flyers trade Couturier for Clowe. I want to see how you rationalize it.

GID HOLMLESS

Not a great trade for the Flames if you ask me.
- MJL

Nope the best part was the 1st rounder, mediocre prospect if you can call them that

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

CGY trades Jay Bouwmeester to STL for 1st round pick, D Mark Cundari and Swiss G Reta Berra.
- ob18

Whew. Bullet dodged And blues will have Rfa defensemen available in trade this summer

Averages a 120 at 100 years old. Pretty impressive.
- PLindbergh31

With the number of sub-90 games I've bowled, I don't think I'll ever get there.

Anyone go to game vs. the Bruins on Saturday and win any Fan Appreciation prizes?

With the number of sub-90 games I've bowled, I don't think I'll ever get there.
- BulliesPhan87

You can def get there. Bowling is repetition. Once you do it enough you will get the hang of it.

It was the only way you were going to get anything for Harry Z that would ever see NHL action, be it a goon or whatever. It is what it is.
- hereticpride

I'm happy they didn't trade Wellwood. The kid had a decent year last season when given the chance and this year he is no where to be found.

Still like his speed and potential on the 4th line. He played well on the PK also.

His speed created problems at times for the opponent.

St Louis may have to make another move to clear salary

- hereticpride

Not a great trade for the Flames if you ask me.
- MJL

Jay Feaster is not clothing himself in glory in the past couple of weeks.

I know Iggy didn't leave Feaster much choice in that deal, but still and all.....returns have been kinda pedestrian.

Not a great trade for the Flames if you ask me.
- MJL

You just know with the three 1st's Feaster is going to vastly overpay for the 1st overall pick.

Not a great trade for the Flames if you ask me.
- MJL

For a team in rebuild they got exactly what they wanted. A 1st rounder and more cap space. Also got back two young prospects.

Not bad.

I really hope the Flyers trade Couturier for Clowe. I want to see how you rationalize it.

GID HOLMLESS
- PLindbergh31

So you're comparing a major trade of two players such as Couturier and Clowe. To a minor rather insignificant deal of two minor league players. With absolutely no future ramifications to it. I enjoy seeing how you take everything and blow it completely out of proportion. Or have such an overwhelming negative and pessimistic viewpoint to absolutely everything.