Just listening to the Fan 960, sounds like Markstrom is done for the year.
- DuranDuran

I saw 3-4 weeks from Rick Dhaliwal via Twitter

I saw 3-4 weeks from Rick Dhaliwal via Twitter
- novak14

Yeah, that's what Friedman was saying too.

Still, that's just about the balance of the regular season, so both reports COULD be right

Like the deal for Gus, a 3rd rounder is kind of a steal. Wouldn't surprise me if Trentries to extend him to replace one of Hamonic or Brodie. Forbort deal is alright too.

Honestly don't think the Flames did too bad here.

Like the deal for Gus, a 3rd rounder is kind of a steal. Wouldn't surprise me if Trentries to extend him to replace one of Hamonic or Brodie. Forbort deal is alright too.

Honestly don't think the Flames did too bad here.
- Helios

I guess. I think the Flames do ok if we make it into the second round. Anything less is a loss.

Knowing that the team keeps saying how close they are hopefully with the team realizing that this might be their last chance playing with rleachother they all start putting on their sht kickers and kick some serious sht!!!
Id love to seem them play as good as they are on paper...🙏🏻

Would have liked to have gotten Ritchie out of Anaheim. Would have been a solid addition.

Would have liked to have gotten Ritchie out of Anaheim. Would have been a solid addition.
- K-man25

Yeah, was a little disappointed to see how little he went for in the end... thought there were a lot of reasonable deals for some forwards, but sounds like Tre's pretty happy with AM and Dube these days and didn't want to take away their opportunities

Yeah, was a little disappointed to see how little he went for in the end... thought there were a lot of reasonable deals for some forwards, but sounds like Tre's pretty happy with AM and Dube these days and didn't want to take away their opportunities
- rmull905

I guess the idea is to give the team a chance and see if they want to play hockey or golf.

If its golfing there will be moves.

I guess the idea is to give the team a chance and see if they want to play hockey or golf.

If its golfing there will be moves.
- DuranDuran

Yup, and not small ones like today. Core moves

Worst thing about today is the Oiler moves are going to make it really hard for Neal to get to 21 goals. Why would they even dress him now?

Worst thing about today is the Oiler moves are going to make it really hard for Neal to get to 21 goals. Why would they even dress him now?
- Hunkulese

remember when he was gonna get 40 lol

Worst thing about today is the Oiler moves are going to make it really hard for Neal to get to 21 goals. Why would they even dress him now?
- Hunkulese

Because nothing is guaranteed in the Pacific and Edmonton needs every goal they can get?? They wouldn't hold him out of the lineup for 20 games to save a third round pick.

Good moves by GMBT!

I wonder what the return is for Brandon Davidson? Do future considerations actually mean anything?
- buddy_doug

Future Considerations is Latin for Bag of Pucks, I think....

Little off-topic from trades... but just wondering what you guys think about Mangiapane... do you guys think he will turn into Gaudreau but with an edge to his game?

Also, Dube looks solid. Seen him play lately and he is not afraid of going into corners with anyone. He is gonna be a beauty looks like

Little off-topic from trades... but just wondering what you guys think about Mangiapane... do you guys think he will turn into Gaudreau but with an edge to his game?

Also, Dube looks solid. Seen him play lately and he is not afraid of going into corners with anyone. He is gonna be a beauty looks like
- hockey4hockey

It'd be nice but no. He'll be a solid 2nd liner.

If he can learn how to skate then I've got one word: "look out".

Because nothing is guaranteed in the Pacific and Edmonton needs every goal they can get?? They wouldn't hold him out of the lineup for 20 games to save a third round pick.

Good moves by GMBT!
- Udogs

Why would they dress him when they have competent wingers now? They've been much better since Neal got hurt.

Because nothing is guaranteed in the Pacific and Edmonton needs every goal they can get?? They wouldn't hold him out of the lineup for 20 games to save a third round pick.

Good moves by GMBT!
- Udogs

They would if it meant screwing the Flames - their team runs on McJesus and Draisitl driving the offence, Neal's 18 are just like Kassian's 13 - a byproduct of playing with those two guys and just being near them when they have the puck... Anthanisiou will probably score 12 on his own in the last 4 weeks.

They would if it meant screwing the Flames - their team runs on McJesus and Draisitl driving the offence, Neal's 18 are just like Kassian's 13 - a byproduct of playing with those two guys and just being near them when they have the puck... Anthanisiou will probably score 12 on his own in the last 4 weeks.
- rmull905

They're not going to hold him out of the lineup to screw the Flames, or even to keep their pick. It's just an added benefit of dressing the best players.

They're not going to hold him out of the lineup to screw the Flames, or even to keep their pick. It's just an added benefit of dressing the best players.
- Hunkulese

Ha - bullpoop they won't - they likely won't hold him out for the entire complement of games, but he's hurt right now anyways, so they will milk that for all it's worth and, if they find they don't need him down the stretch, will find a way to keep him out of game action as long as possible to keep their asset. aka AHL conditioning stint followed by a game or two at the end of the season to prep for the playoffs.

Draft picks are worth their weight in gold these days, even 3rd rounders, so if Holland can keep that asset, you know he will find a way to do it.

Ha - bullpoop they won't - they likely won't hold him out for the entire complement of games, but he's hurt right now anyways, so they will milk that for all it's worth and, if they find they don't need him down the stretch, will find a way to keep him out of game action as long as possible to keep their asset. aka AHL conditioning stint followed by a game or two at the end of the season to prep for the playoffs.

Draft picks are worth their weight in gold these days, even 3rd rounders, so if Holland can keep that asset, you know he will find a way to do it.
- rmull905

Just like last year, when he's healthy he'll play. Even if he doesn't deserve it. Teams don't set their lineups according to contract bonuses or trade stipulations because it opens the door to too many potential issues with the NHLPA.

Maybe they try and bury him in the AHL, but it's highly unlikely. He'll get at least a couple weeks of games to prove he's not a complete chump.