Wanna blog? Start your own hockey blog with My HockeyBuzz. Register for free today!
 
Forums :: Blog World :: Todd Cordell: Calgary Flames: Krueger, Ward Emerge As Front-Runners For Coaching Vacancy
Author Message
cpltanto
Calgary Flames
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.05.2013

May 26 @ 3:25 AM ET
Crazy. I guess the'nucks are still in the 'win now' mode. Not that McCann's ceiling is really high, but I think higher than what Gudbranson has shown since entering the league. Plus Benning gave up a 2nd in the deal
I wonder if that now ups their desire for PLD?

- TandA4Flames


yea this makes no sense to me....
Even from Florida's perspective, they are pretty deep and young at center...
cpltanto
Calgary Flames
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.05.2013

May 26 @ 3:29 AM ET
yea this makes no sense to me....
Even from Florida's perspective, they are pretty deep and young at center...

- cpltanto


Also Canucks gave the Flames permission to speak with assistant coach Glen Gulutzan

this guy hasn't done anything but lose...in Dallas, and assistant in Vancouver...not exactly winning pedigree or experience
Yeah...Baby
Calgary Flames
Location: Calgary , AB
Joined: 01.29.2015

May 26 @ 8:05 AM ET
Red rover, red rover we call Ken Hitchcock over! Oh and bring David Backes with you!
cpltanto
Calgary Flames
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 07.05.2013

May 26 @ 10:33 AM ET
Red rover, red rover we call Ken Hitchcock over! Oh and bring David Backes with you!
- Yeah...Baby


GIven what Backes is asking...NO THANKS!
The-O-G
Calgary Flames
Joined: 11.29.2011

May 26 @ 10:36 AM ET
Also Canucks gave the Flames permission to speak with assistant coach Glen Gulutzan

this guy hasn't done anything but lose...in Dallas, and assistant in Vancouver...not exactly winning pedigree or experience

- cpltanto


If you look at his record as a head coach in the AHL and ECHL he has had some very good success. He only had 1.5 years behind the bench in Dallas...I wouldn't say he's a complete write-off.
The-O-G
Calgary Flames
Joined: 11.29.2011

May 26 @ 10:37 AM ET
GIven what Backes is asking...NO THANKS!
- cpltanto


You gotta think he's on the Flames list....same with Lucic. Get ready to grimace on July 1st!
Yeah...Baby
Calgary Flames
Location: Calgary , AB
Joined: 01.29.2015

May 26 @ 10:54 AM ET
You gotta think he's on the Flames list....same with Lucic. Get ready to grimace on July 1st!
- The-O-G


Sounds like our picks are in play for a goalie this draft!

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...cks-probably-play-goalie/

My guess flames will push hardest for Anderson and probably over pay for a one of Okposo, Lucic or Backes.

Draft Nylander
Trade for Anderson (probably cost us all 3 seconds, unless BT can become creative)
Sign Lucic
Hire Ken Hitchcock

And now I will put down the pipe.
rmull905
Calgary Flames
Joined: 02.27.2007

May 26 @ 10:57 AM ET
yea this makes no sense to me....
Even from Florida's perspective, they are pretty deep and young at center...

- cpltanto


Was thinking the same, though I am coming around on it this morning. The Canucks have Horvat and Sutter, and although I think the jury is out on just what role they expect them to fill, with a high draft position, they are poised to grab another centre in Dubois/Brown/Jost if they want to go that route

They don't have a lot of young talent on the backend, and Gudbranson, if nothing else, is a big RH shot. What could be really interesting is if they decide now to get him another young guy to pair with down the road in this draft... Say Juolevi?

Best player available is always the mantra going into a draft, but they are going to have a really interesting decision to make, moreso now with this trade.

Flames pick seems a little more up in the air after this trade IMO. I also am of the belief that Chycuran could be this year's Fowler coming out of the draft... Falling a fair distance and could yet be the best dman in the draft...
The-O-G
Calgary Flames
Joined: 11.29.2011

May 26 @ 10:58 AM ET
Sounds like our picks are in play for a goalie this draft!

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...cks-probably-play-goalie/

My guess flames will push hardest for Anderson and probably over pay for a one of Okposo, Lucic or Backes.

Draft Nylander
Trade for Anderson (probably cost us all 3 seconds, unless BT can become creative)
Sign Lucic
Hire Ken Hitchcock

And now I will put down the pipe.

- Yeah...Baby


Draft Nylander
Agreed...or Dubois (fingers crossed)
Trade for Anderson (probably cost us all 3 seconds, unless BT can become creative)
Mehhhhh. I would prefer 2 of the 2nd's and a B prospect.
Sign Lucic
Maybe if its for 5 mil or less!
Hire Ken Hitchcock
I'd rather not. His usage of Tarasenko was baffling!
PepinoPamplemousse
Carolina Hurricanes
Joined: 01.18.2009

May 26 @ 12:30 PM ET
Draft Nylander
Agreed...or Dubois (fingers crossed)
Trade for Anderson (probably cost us all 3 seconds, unless BT can become creative)
Mehhhhh. I would prefer 2 of the 2nd's and a B prospect.
Sign Lucic
Maybe if its for 5 mil or less!
Hire Ken Hitchcock
I'd rather not. His usage of Tarasenko was baffling!

- The-O-G


You'll hire Kirk Muller and it'll be even worse.
Page: Previous  1, 2