Stralman Trade Wrapup and More

@ KIng, it is a childish coward. i was on when you left and as soon as you and Jordan left he did that. i consider myself a regular here and we know the difference.

@Darkknight…Absolutely everyone is entitled to their opinions. Reading my post again, it does sound like I was attacking a little bit. My apologies.
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My thought is that because Sutter also knows the CBA (we assume), he understands the risk of taking Stralman. If Stralman doesn’t work out for the Flames, he’s got to pass through waivers to get to the minors. So, in fact, Sutter just picked up a young prospect, which he essentially paid a second round pick for, that he could lose to another team if he doesn’t work out for this season. That risk would drive down the price anyone is willing to pay. And I see the Flames being far less forgiving than the Leafs, as the Flames are in a position as a franchise where they are expected to get into the playoffs, without question, and do some damage once they get there.
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Bottom line is if Stralman can’t get the job done, which he hasn’t been able to do in over 80 games with the Leafs (according to Burke & Co.), then he won’t be with the Flames for long.
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When you take this into account, I think a 2nd round pick is a pretty good deal – especially when you consider that Stralman was originally drafted in the 7th.

Would you guys do Kaberle for Berglund straight up? Assuming of course Kaberle is not part of our long term plans?

St Louis has depth at centre, and they need a Kaberle like player. We have depth at D, and need a Berglund type player.

It’s a match made in heaven, is it not?

@ refaeL, Ok that is your view and that is fine. It again is NOT ABOUT STRALMAN or CALGARY.
This could have-should have debate obscures the real issue.

It is about Leafs messing up the value by not planning about the waiver scnario of Stralman, in case that tied our hands in a trade or may have reduced his value. I am not sying Stralman in Markove. I only disagree with the acquisition of older players . I am of the opinion that sticking with the Youth should be the policy. I admire skill,grit and commitment. We should look to add young players with these qualities. We do not need Beefy Grinders whether they are or not Burke Type Players. again, that is my opinion and Of course the Grand Old Duke of Yrok BB has all the power. I hope he use it wisely.

I would do Kaberle for Bergland and a 2nd pick

@Glimpus

Kaberle is money in the bank on the ice in terms of product over the last 5-6 seasons.
Berglund, sure he had a great campaign and made the rookie-sophomore game and whatnot, but that’s a far ways away from doing what Kaberle has done in his NHL career.

Therefore, just based on the fact that Kaberle is proven, and Berglund is more of a gamble with a larger risk factor involved, I’d prefer something else coming back alongside him in exchange for Kaberle.

@ Dan J

If that’s what you think, I’m afraid you don’t quite understand how much St. Louis loves this guy and how big of a star he is going to be.

If St. Louis was willing to do the deal, I would positively jump at that deal.