Trade deadline 2011 is here!
It’s weird, two months ago we would’ve seen this day as a sell off of Flames asset. Today we see a team struggling for a playoff position and an acting-GM who doesn’t want to mess with the existing chemistry. That’s a tougher position than an all out sell off like Ottawa’s doing.
Nonetheless, follow our tweets @flamesstamps for the latest updates regarding Calgary Flames trades and rumors.
Updated additions after the jump.
We can be sure Feaster won’t make a splash like Sutter was known for (JOkinen! Jokinen again!)
Update: 10:00AM
Waiver wire claim.
Calgary Acquires Brett Carson off of waivers from Carolina
A young minor league defensemen with ties to the Calgary Hitmen. Feaster wanted to shore up the D but instead of a vet he got another Mikkelson…. His stats
| 2008-2009 | Hurricanes | 5 games four points |
| 2009-2010 | Hurricanes | 5 4games 12 points |
| 2010-2011 | 13 Games 4 points |
Calgary also picked up Fredrik Modin late at the deadline. Apparently it’s cool to stock up on washed up LWs (Kotalik, Modin, Hagman).
Feaster obviously has history with Modin from his time in Tampa, but that was SEVEN years ago. HE hasn’t scored more than 10 goals since 2007. Will Modin bring enough to help the Flames? And who will drop out of the lineup to make room for him?
Modin Stats: He has 10 points in 36 games this season…….*sigh*
In a way I’m glad they didn’t make a huge splash since it hasn’t really paid off in previous years. We really don’t have much as far as picks go to offer other teams, so I new the only way we would get a big name would to be trading someone off our roster, and the way they have played for the past couple of months, would have been a mistake I think.
I’m not sure if we make the playoffs still, or how well we will do if we do make it, but for one thing, I am proud of the team for righting the ship after so many of us had written them off (myself included).
I was happy about Modin coming to Calgary and you’re right Flaming Moe. Huge splashes have not paid off. I also like the way the Calgary Flames are playing at the moment particularly because the team is not dependent on the performance of specific players only… everyone is doing their share be it offense, defence or goal tending. From what is conspicuous, each player is giving it their best.. demonstrating talent and dedication… blocking body shots and hits….Yes, the Flames will really have to work hard to make it for the playoffs but what has been inspirational is to see the team’s efforts to comeback after a one goal deficit, scoring on man advantages and trying to kill the majority of the penalties. Indeed, the Flames have a great game plan in place and if only there are no more injuries…..Fans have enough on their heads with Brendan Morrison out….. Go Flames Go…. and the best against the Stars….