Todd Cordell: Who Should The Calgary Flames Target At Center?

I can see Grabovski on the Flames.

I can actually see Grabo on the Devils more than the Flames right now. Even though the Flames could use him more.

Its kind of funny all 4 of those players are former Leafs, and that Calgary is notorious for grabbing former leafs (stajan, stempniak, etc).

I can actually see Grabo on the Devils more than the Flames right now. Even though the Flames could use him more.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Devils have Zajac/Henrique/Loktionov/Josefson/Gionta at center. Don't need a C.

Its kind of funny all 4 of those players are former Leafs, and that Calgary is notorious for grabbing former leafs (stajan, stempniak, etc).
- Holy_Makinaw99

I didn't even realize that!

I'd like to see Grabo get 3-years on the flames just to fill a gap for a while.
He is a talented guy that wasn't well utilized in T.O.

Flames need to blow it up and start a rebuild!!!

I'd like to see Grabo get 3-years on the flames just to fill a gap for a while.
He is a talented guy that wasn't well utilized in T.O.
- Genobuzz

It's only since he left the Leafs, people have called him talented. I can't remember any love for him while he was with the Leafs unfortunately. I thought he was a good 2nd line center.

Todd Cordell: Who Should The Calgary Flames Target At Center?
- Todd-Cordell

Grabovski...

Is best suited for a top 6 role. However, if Feaster is looking to upgrade the bottom 6, then Grabbo is the wrong choice...

Grabovski...

Is best suited for a top 6 role. However, if Feaster is looking to upgrade the bottom 6, then Grabbo is the wrong choice...
- PatC80

They are looking to upgrade the top 12 spots...

I can actually see Grabo on the Devils more than the Flames right now. Even though the Flames could use him more.
- Colin Dambrauskas

For Bottom 6: Lombardi

For Top 6: Grabovski.

Where is Feaster looking for more of an upgrade?

Its kind of funny all 4 of those players are former Leafs, and that Calgary is notorious for grabbing former leafs (stajan, stempniak, etc).
- Holy_Makinaw99

Lombardi is a former flame first!

We just need one more forward just in case none of the kids are ready. I would be looking to give someone a cheap 2 year deal.

-Grabovski
-Raymond

That way if the kids push him out we can trade him at the deadline this year or the next.. or if they actually fit in we can re-up them after trading other guys who get pushed out.. (Stajan, Stempniak...)

To me, Raymond fits the bill best. As I would be expecting Grabovski wants a long term deal, maybe a cheap one, but we can't commit long term.

Grabo would likely be the best of those options. However, he would have to want to go to Calgary in the first place. I have a feeling he is targeting teams in the East just so he can play the Leafs as much as possible.

He seems to be the kind of guy that holds grudges, and enjoys making you pay for scorning him. He sure enjoyed playing the Habs over the past 4.5 seasons.

Grabo would likely be the best of those options. However, he would have to want to go to Calgary in the first place. I have a feeling he is targeting teams in the East just so he can play the Leafs as much as possible.

He seems to be the kind of guy that holds grudges, and enjoys making you pay for scorning him. He sure enjoyed playing the Habs over the past 4.5 seasons.
- vermie22

Everyone has enjoyed the Habs over the past 4.5 seasons.

All four mentioned are ex-Leafs ?

All four mentioned are ex-Leafs ?
- MountAlbert

They must be really good then.

what's with calgary and getting leafs failures? grabo is a good pick up tho

We most likely won't be getting a center in UFA. We will grab one last forward though, and I'm definitely saying it's going to be Raymond. Flames need to give young guys a chance but at the same time we need to have a roster in which we don't waste ELC's if we don't have too.

These lines can go in any order. If McGrattan or Jackman are playing then it will become a line with limited ice time.

Forwards
Baertschi-Backlund-Cammalleri
Glencross-Stajan-Stempniak
Hudler-Galiardi-Jones
Bouma-Knight-Raymond (2 Year - 2.75 mil)
McGrattan, Jackman

Fighting for a spot:

Monahan - Looked awesome paired up with Gaudreau in development camp, he will most likely play 9 games in the NHL then be sent back down.
Granlund - Offensively ready for the NHL, however he will have to keep up his pace if he wants to get his chance at 9 games of NHL time.
Agostino - Clearly talented, but not sure if he is ready for NHL time yet. He will get a good look though.
Gaudreau- Technically not fighting for a spot.. But clearly the most talented and gifted prospect we have. He could get 9 games at the end of season of BC College has an early exit.

Defense
Giordano-Wideman
Brodie-Butler
O'Brien-Russell
Breen-Cundari

Fighting for a spot

Wotherspoon - To me, this guy will be a solid stay at home defense in the NHL. Had another solid season, except he got more points this time around with Seth Jones as his D partner. Looked solid in Development camp.
Ramage - Solid shot, looks steady on Defense. Good Development Camp.
Sieloff - Guy reminds me of a young Cory Sarich, never stops moving his feet and crushing bodies. Will be on the American WJC team.

Goalies
Ramo
Macdonald
Berra - Guy has looked great in camp and if he keeps going he could push Macdonald out.

Fighting for a Spot:

Gillies - I don't normally get excited for goalie prospects, but man this guy looks unbelievable. Will most likely get starter for the American WJC Team, but also the starter position in Abbotsford.
Brossoit - Not much left for him to do in the WHL after two long playoff runs. Guy is clearly ready to take the next step in his career.


Oops.. just started typing and forgot to stop.

Todd Cordell: Who Should The Calgary Flames Target At Center?
- Todd-Cordell

Apparently the only pre-requisite is that they played for Toronto at some point!

Apparently the only pre-requisite is that they played for Toronto at some point!
- mlindsay

Really? Haven't heard that one before.

I think if they were to go out and get Grabovski, it would be a great addition to the Flames. Grabo was not utilized well in Toronto, and I think he could down the middle with a team that hasn't had a solid center in a long time. It provides much needed depth to a core group that consists of Knight, Monahan, Backlund, Stajan, Jones.

Monahan, Backlund, Stajan are most likely going to be your top 3 pivots come time for the regular season.

We most likely won't be getting a center in UFA. We will grab one last forward though, and I'm definitely saying it's going to be Raymond.
- kickazzflames

There is no way that they sign Raymond.

For Bottom 6: Lombardi

For Top 6: Grabovski.

Where is Feaster looking for more of an upgrade?
- PatC80

I hope Feaster is looking top 6..

I hope they get nobody. Just roll with it. Give the spot to Horak.