Larsson. He hasn't put up the same offensive numbers but in my viewing experience he is the more defensively reliable option.

And I'd just as soon never see Hall don a Flames jersey.
- Wildschwein

Being an in province trade or not, Larsson is definitely the better fit for this team. They dont need a bunch of offense from the point, they are loaded up front. And last year you all were a bit peeved to not get Hamilton for the price, but had it been Hamilton for Hall last yr I dont think there would have been this uproar. And in the end, you do get the better fit. And Hamilton is absolutely what Calgary needed. It will be interesting to compare the growth of both players going forward. I think their ceilings are very similar even if they play completely different styles.

Having said all this, I do think it rationalizes todays trade a wee bit.

Yeah.
- Wildschwein

Anyone seen any Bad Tow Truck clips yet? Not a bad premise.

The other thing nobody has mentioned, not that I read back, is that it puts the Captaincy debate to rest at least.
- Jeropotato

Lucic?

The other thing nobody has mentioned, not that I read back, is that it puts the Captaincy debate to rest at least.
- Jeropotato

i would think it is a lock for mcdavid now.... not sure giving it to him before the season starts is a good idea though.. maybe wait for next off season.

The other thing nobody has mentioned, not that I read back, is that it puts the Captaincy debate to rest at least.
- Jeropotato

How so?

I had figured it would be Hall but I have no (frank)ing idea who it goes to now.

Hopefully not McJesus. That poor little (frank)er has enough on his plate.

I am using the "this is the opinion on blogs and twitter" as a citable source of facts on the next paper I write.
- leonkennedy

Exactly

"This other random blogger said its bad. Actually 2 of them did!! "



That seals it then

i would think it is a lock for mcdavid now.... not sure giving it to him before the season starts is a good idea though.. maybe wait for next off season.
- derm10

I don't think so. Your just waiting for the sake of waiting. This is his team now.

Crazy day, wish it would've been nuge or ebs plus but I guess we will see what Larson can do. Any idea if Klef and Larsson have played together before?

Anyone seen any Bad Tow Truck clips yet? Not a bad premise.
- Jeropotato

It certainly has potential.

The other thing nobody has mentioned, not that I read back, is that it puts the Captaincy debate to rest at least.
- Jeropotato

Ference?

#VeteranLeadership.

i would think it is a lock for mcdavid now.... not sure giving it to him before the season starts is a good idea though.. maybe wait for next off season.
- derm10

RNH would actually be an interesting choice. But if it is McDavid, leave the C open for a year like TO did a few yrs back.

How so?

I had figured it would be Hall but I have no (frank)ing idea who it goes to now.

Hopefully not McJesus. That poor little (frank)er has enough on his plate.
- Wildschwein

It's his team. Besides, not that much goes into it outside of showing up every game. The public poop is a snap for a nice guy like McD.

Crazy day, wish it would've been nuge or ebs plus but I guess we will see what Larson can do. Any idea if Klef and Larsson have played together before?
- OilerFan16

Klefboms most notable D partner was Brodin, I do believe.

If they sign Lucic... They are a much better team after this move.

It's his team. Besides, not that much goes into it outside of showing up every game. The public poop is a snap for a nice guy like McD.
- Jeropotato

True. If Hendricks had a few more years left I'd give it to him. Kinda surprised they didn't last year actually.

If they sign Lucic... They are a much better team after this move.
- robin_steele264

Hard to argue.

I don't think so. Your just waiting for the sake of waiting. This is his team now.
- Jeropotato

100% his team.. i just dont like the idea of handing him the captaincy with under 50 nhl games to his name...... seems eerily similar to handing hall nuge and ebs 6 mil contracts.... gotta have mcdavid earn it...... a strong showing in the world cup could prove it i suppose

Exactly

"This other random blogger said its bad. Actually 2 of them did!! "



That seals it then
- Ihateallofu

Yup. My lack of independent thought is validated, because of what people are saying on social media. So I must be right.
This is why guys like David "Avocodo" Wolfe become millionaires today.

Hard to argue.
- Jeropotato

Oh Hendo will. Vehemently.

Just to balance the reactions a bit. Would Edmonton rather have traded Hall for Larsson, or south for Hamilton? Arguably similar ceilings, similar growth at current, completely different styles of play. Not poking the bear, just asking.
- FLflames34

I don't dispute his ceiling, nor his offensive upside. But in not a huge fan of Hsmiltons. Never have been really.

But in doubly biased as I've wanted larsson since the 2011 draft when we took nuge


But although the market was clearly steep and we don't know what else is even out there, we did overpay at face value

100% his team.. i just dont like the idea of handing him the captaincy with under 50 nhl games to his name...... seems eerily similar to handing hall nuge and ebs 6 mil contracts.... gotta have mcdavid earn it...... a strong showing in the world cup could prove it i suppose
- derm10

I guess. I don't think it's a big deal either way, but I do think McD is the next C.

Hard to argue.
- Jeropotato

You have to think he's got Lucic wrapped up.

Changes the image of the whole team if he signs.

Oh Hendo will. Vehemently.
- Wildschwein

How is Hendo gonna blame this on Mac T?

i would think it is a lock for mcdavid now.... not sure giving it to him before the season starts is a good idea though.. maybe wait for next off season.
- derm10

Andy Ference!

Oh Hendo will. Vehemently.
- Wildschwein

For sure

His thoughts clearly aren't a mystery, but with that said, more gm blaming ?
Is chiarelli now worse than mact I wonder...