So you never met Whipper333 then...
- whipper334

Holy crap. does that mean there was a Whipper1???

Holy crap. does that mean there was a Whipper1???

- TandA4Flames

If we're going by bans then yes.

Very true. Granlund may end up slotting in above those other prospects. It is just a case of converting an area that we have many options in, into an area that we lack the depth in. Granlund may not be the player, maybe it will be Baertschi. He is the example I am using. The Flames have many mid / small sizes skilled forwards that are left handed shots. They lack in the right side and with size. If they can convert one of these assets then do so. It isn't giving up on him or saying he won't make it. It is filling a different need and recognizeing that in order to get the caliber of prospect you want in that area then you have to give up something of caliber that we have depth in.

I also am not a fan of converting centers to wingers. I think that it underutilizes their potential. It puts a hinderence on them that doesn't allow the organization to fully benefit from what they can bring. To me this is exactly what Tyler Seguin was in Boston (yes there may have been off ice issues). But He was never going to slot in above Krejci and Bergeron, and using him on the wing didn't bring the Bruins all he could offer. So they converted that asset to fit the needs of their organization.
- dal_johnson

Take note Colin,

I DISAGREE


I think converting centers to the wing gives depth at the most important position in hockey. Also, some players do better at wing once they reach the NHL. Iggy was a C in jr. But has had an amazing career as a RW. I read several reports about McKinnon last year that scouts believed his game may best suited to the wing at the NHL level. Yet to be seen. But you get the point. It all depends on the player.

If we're going by bans then yes.
- whipper334

that's a lot of bans.

that's a lot of bans.
- TandA4Flames

Not hard to believe...right?

Another thing that pisses me off, shocking I know.

Why hasn't Burke given the coaching staff a vote of confidence? I know there's a GM coming but Hartley should be part of the deal. What message are you sending to the players if a new GM comes in and fires him? He's been awesome, got a lot out of these players.

Another thing that pisses me off, shocking I know.

Why hasn't Burke given the coaching staff a vote of confidence? I know there's a GM coming but Hartley should be part of the deal. What message are you sending to the players if a new GM comes in and fires him? He's been awesome, got a lot out of these players.
- whipper334

Burke has already stated on a couple of occasions that the coaching staff is going nowhere. He likes Hartley's coaching style and barring a big shakeup when the new GM gets here, Hartley and company is safe.

Burke has already stated on a couple of occasions that the coaching staff is going nowhere. He likes Hartley's coaching style and barring a big shakeup when the new GM gets here, Hartley and company is safe.
- Talking_hockey1

That's my point. When the new GM shows up there better not be a big shake up. Maybe with players but not the coaches.

That's my point. When the new GM shows up there better not be a big shake up. Maybe with players but not the coaches.
- whipper334

Yeah, that would be unfortunate but I'm sure both Burke and King will be advocating on Hartley's behalf. The guy has turned a week team into a pretty competitive and fun to watch team.

What a sad sack group. Once we start winning you fcks better continue to be sad sacked...

Not to worry our few Devils readers (blizzzard in particular) , but David Conte (#2 guy in NJD organization) is among 10 scouts at the game tonight

Well, at least they gave Granlund some minutes.

Agreed! Like I said it's all about the return.
- whipper334

i was always pushing that trade but i read somewhere that granlund doesn't want to play under his brothers shadow...so the brother angle pushes it through less.

But baert for coyle works

So it's been 2 and half weeks and no game day blog??? Wtf!
- whipper334

a) sick
b) trying to put my house up for sale
c) see above
d) I need some sleep

a) sick
b) trying to put my house up for sale
c) see above
d) I need some sleep
- Colin Dambrauskas

excuses, excuses, excuses!

As far as the house goes, just put a sign on the front lawn...

So Butler hurt...less than a week before the deadline.

excuses, excuses, excuses!

As far as the house goes, just put a sign on the front lawn...
- whipper334

...yeah Im workin on it!

Also working on a new blog...doing my best, but behind on work too.

So Butler hurt...less than a week before the deadline.
- whipper334

Wants to make sure he doesnt get traded!?

Wants to make sure he doesnt get traded!?
- Colin Dambrauskas

Yeah but then he walks away for nothing...

Yeah but then he walks away for nothing...
- whipper334

Yea, 'cause teams will be lining up to sign him.

Yea, 'cause teams will be lining up to sign him.
- TandA4Flames

He would get signed in a heart beat, but thanks for your insight.