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Flyers and Canadiens talking about a Subban trade
RDS.ca is reporting that the Flyers and Canadiens have been taking about a potential deal for Subban. It is noted that the Flyers are eagerly looking to find another top defender aftger they failed to land Weber in the summer.
Calgary Flames: Where to go from here?
Calgary has a good team. They have had a good team for years. The problem with this good team it isn’t good enough. They are also getting old, fast. As Detroit perpetually reminds us, old isn’t necessarily bad (especially on D), but there are certain scenarios in which old is bad.
No right minded hockey fan would deny that what makes Calgary good every year is Miikka Kipursoff. Not that this team is talentless, but Miikka is a perpetual workhorse that consistently puts up good numbers. Why is this a problem? Well, Kipper is 36 with one year remaining on his contract after this season. He may very well want to sign with the Flames again or look to go to a contender in his last year or two. Though the signs aren’t pronounced, he is starting to look his age in net, something a tightly packed season likely won’t help.
Next problem: Jerome Iginla, the Flames Captain and best skater is 35 and in the last year of his deal. Having been with the Flames organization his whole career, it is understandable that he would want to stay with the Flames. On the other hand, like Kipper, he’s likely only got another season or two at a high level with no cup rings to tote. Maybe he doesn’t resign with the flames next year…
Leafs trade Lombardi to Phx for a conditional pick. Toronto also retains some salary in deal.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 17, 2013
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