Quiet Deadline for Flames - Zero trades, one contract extension
Kent Wilson
February 27 2012 01:17PM
The Calgary Flames executed zero trades today, which isn't too surprising given their lack of assets and tough position in the standings. Although Jay Feaster made some suggestions the other night during a intermission interview that he'd be interested in making some real changes, the fact is he was most likely just trying to put a scare into the dressing room.
Personally, I'm disappointed the Flames didn't manage to move someone like Sarich or Hannan for a pick. It's possible there wasn't any demand for their services though.
On the other hand, Calgary extended Tim Jackman for just over $600k per year for two years. It's a decent contract, even with his lackluster output this season. Jackman is decent at driving play against other fourth liners and he fills the role of pugilist while still managing to be an NHL-level player (which can't be said of many other knuckle chuckers).
See, this is why I was praying for a losing streak prior to the deadline. Did I get it? Nooo. "Oh hey, let's pick up a whole bunch of lucky points like a bunch of a-holes."
@SmellOfVictory
I feel for you, SoV. As much as any Oiler fan can feel for a Flames fan while watching his team very slowly circle the drain. But still, there is something closely resembling empathy there.
;-)
Hope its a good one for you guys tonight and I look forward to hearing reports about fan reaction on Steinberg.
So much for "intellectual honesty" and "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." Why bluster if you're not going to act? It just makes Feaster look impotent.
COWARDS. That's what the Flames are. Scared to death to move Kipper or Iginla even when their values are maxed. Scared to do anything of signifigance at all.
They won't rebuild and they won't go for broke and do what it takes to add anyone meaningful to actually make the playoffs. Just stand pat.
I wonder if they're scared to bring a real hockey player in because it'll take away from Iginla's king of the hill status? Expose him for what an apathetic player he really is. He must be so excited for water-skiing on the old Okanagan he can already feel the water hitting him in the face.
Never even tried to trade Jokinen. Probably hand him $4million+ this summer just to watch him ride out the rest of career in the same 'don't give a damn' manner as the rest of the team.
2 of our so-called best players who care more about geography than they do winning.
Good call Conroy - "buyers or sellers, can't stand pat." What a bunch of BS.
Disgusting and pathetic. I've come to despise my own team.
The only thing more cowardly than the team would have to be the bulk of the MSM in this city. They must be scared to death that King can just make a few calls and have their jobs. Seriously, that must be why the owners hired him, to control the media. It's the sports version of a state controlled media.
I've never heard more softballs lobbed someone's way than yesterday. Good journalism guys, top-notch!
"So these moves were for the best of the team then Jay? OK."
Where were the questions in regards to Conroy's comments earlier. In regards to Feaster's coometns?
"Jay, you said big changes were coming if the team didn't come out hard against Philly. The team didn't just lose, but blew a 3 goal lead. And then a late 1 goal lead. And the only reason they were in it all was because they were essentially spotted a 2 goal lead. So why no changes Jay? And this is from a team that hasn't made the playoffs in 2 years or gotten past the 1st round since the lockout Jay. Is the team too scared to make a move Jay? Why do the owners insist on winning now Jay? Is it all financial Jay? Do the owners not care as long as the seats are full Jay? Colorado and St. Louis rebuilt Jay and look where they are. Is the team scared that they're too incompetent to perform a successful rebuild Jay? What's the plan here Jay? Do you really think this team can make the playoffs Jay? You said Kipper was the only the only reason the team is even in the conversation Jay? So why is the team 'going for it' Jay? What happened to Intellectual Honesty Jay? What happened to "fool me once" Jay? Does Jarome even give a damn anymore Jay? You weren't good enough at the start of the year to do much with a full, healthy line-up, what's the difference now Jay?"
What a joke. No questions of any substance, just PR and the party line. Rah, rah, rah.
Team makes me sick.
Most of the MSM make me sick.
I tried being positive, this team makes it impossible. What a bunch of unmotivated, overpaid losers. I get more joy from watching the hated Oilers. It's just all so wrong.
This team is destined for a dark age in another season or so and deserves every bit of it.
Way to waste the opportunity to get a king's ransom for Iginla last year and Kipper this year. Fools, idiots, morons, money-grubbing, scum-sucking jack-holes.
But no one worry, we all get to watch and see if Iginla can score 600 and do it with 1 team! Oh, joy!
@the-wolf
But if we'd traded Iginla last year we would have missed out on....let me think, I know there's something, umm, there had to be something. Nope I got nothin of substance (he did score his 500th, but really...big deal).
And if we traded Kipper this year Jay said we would end up worse then 30th. Where do you draft from there? It must not be good to be there, even worse then 10th I'm guessing.
We got a few good pieces last draft, could have added so much more this year. Jay, you did drop the ball, or at least ownership stripped it from you. Where will this team be in 3 years when Iggy and Kipper have retired, never having won a cup.
I have been patient with the Flames, maybe it's time to throw my support behind a team that is behaving in a manner that I can support. Boston is killer, and that Kessel trade--nice to see a team trade a valuable player to Toronto and not get raped. Tampa...at least they know when to pull the plug and accumulate picks. I've always had a soft spot for St. Louis, and they are looking strong now. Notice to The Flames...with the internet, I could just as easily be typing my likes and dislikes about any of 29 other teams, clean your F'ing room or your Grounded.
Never mind not getting past the first round since the lockout, but only getting past the first round once since 1989. Mediocrity. Maple Leafs west.
Ottawa & St. Louis show you can do a successful rebuild that doesn't take a decade.
Philly has proven you can trade stars at the height of their success and still stay a legit Cup contender.
Richards, Carter x 2, and Kessel trades show you can trade stars and come out on top.
dood our GMs have not have the creativity nor the hockey smarts to make risky yet crafty decisions. if we hold kipper up as our only success in he trade department, i would catagorize our trade history as lacklustre to say the least. kipper may be good BUT he's never had much around him. Calgary is always looking for duct tape solutions...i'm not sure why we bought bow-meister here
Iginla, for being a franchise player very seldom will produce a winning goal when it is most needed. He is the weakest link on the team, does not skate hard, just glides around waiting for the puck to come to him. In this league you have to go and get the puck. Iginla may have a hard shot but he very seldom hits the net. No accuracy. Iginla is the easiest player to defend, he is basically standing still and stick handles the puck, the other players are so fast and are always moving and a slight poke check and the puck is with the opposition. In the game against the Phillies, Iginla's diplay in the shootout was a total embarrassment. If this is an example of a 7.5 million player, please allow any of the younger players a chance and they would have shown more effort. Trade Iginla before his value decreases to nothing more than a pail full of hockey pugs.