Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 NHL GMs feel they could've given Flames more for Phaneuf By ERIC FRANCIS, QMI Agency While both the Maple Leafs and the Flames accomplished plenty in the seven-player trade involving Dion Phaneuf last week, obviously not every-one's happy about it. Amongst those critical of the deal are a number of GMs around the league who were unaware Phaneuf was available and wished they'd been given a chance to offer up more than the Leafs did. The general feeling amongst these executives is Flames GM Darryl Sutter didn't come close to maximizing his returns on a deal that brought four players to Calgary. Either way, such criticism points to how quickly and quietly Sutter moved Phaneuf from untouchable status to logical trade bait. Now more notes, quotes and anecdotes from a sports world wondering what Flames fans plan on doing now with the thousands of mounted Phaneuf prints given as season-ticket holder gifts last month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 10, 2010 GM's upset that they weren't doing their jobs would be a more appropriate title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 GM's upset that they weren't doing their jobs would be a more appropriate title. Good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Agreed. Seems like some whining on these phantom GM's part. Here's how it's done: If you want Phaneuf, you make an inquiry. Your inquiry is either rebuffed*, or met with "Make me an offer." You make an offer.** Offer is either accepted or denied***. Upon approval, trade is consumated. * sometimes, no does not mean no. ** NOTE TO GMs: you sometimes have to give, to get. sometimes more, sometimes less. *** Try harder if you want the player. Include a bag of pucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 GM's upset that they weren't doing their jobs would be a more appropriate title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Who would you have given up to acquire Phaneuf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I doubt Kenny is involved in this whining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I doubt Kenny is involved in this whining. Although, I think we all would if we could have somehow swapped Lebda//Leino/Kindl/pick for Phaneuf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Although, I think we all would if we could have somehow swapped Lebda//Leino/Kindl/pick for Phaneuf. Sutter would have been nuts to turn a deal like that down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Although, I think we all would if we could have somehow swapped Lebda//Leino/Kindl/pick for Phaneuf. May and a 5th. Done and done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Who would you have given up to acquire Phaneuf? Flips for Phanuef & a Grinder but would still need to dump another $3.5 Million to get cap friendly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Flips for Phanuef & a Grinder but would still need to dump another $3.5 Million to get cap friendly... Would Fil have fit into Calgary's playing style? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Would Fil have fit into Calgary's playing style? Not sure about that one... I'm leaning towards no, but Jokinnen wasn't exactly a tough guy - they also shipped his butt out of town. I think Flips has the upside that would make him attractive in a trade. You could also throw Ericcson into that category. They are probably our most valuable trade options for other teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I wouldn't want Phaneuf here unless we gave up very little for him. All I've heard is he is a lockerroom cancer and plus he is a terrible defensmen. We have plenty of only offensive minded D-Man on this team. Would rather we trade for a stay at home shut down physical D-Man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) ....and plus he is a terrible defensmen. Terrible? I know his game is offense, but I never thought he was that bad on D. Is he? Edited February 10, 2010 by micah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 I wouldn't want Phaneuf here unless we gave up very little for him. All I've heard is he is a lockerroom cancer and plus he is a terrible defensmen. We have plenty of only offensive minded D-Man on this team. Would rather we trade for a stay at home shut down physical D-Man. We're not producing much offense, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) edit. Edited February 12, 2010 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Terrible? I know his game is offense, but I never thought he was that bad on D. Is he? He was a finalist for the 2008 Norris, so he can't be that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Dont the 30 GMS make up the Board of Govenors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 I think Phanuef's value should be as high as his brain capacity :/ ...... heard or seen him in interviews? This guy is dumber than a rock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted February 11, 2010 GM's upset that they weren't doing their jobs would be a more appropriate title. If other GM's didnt know about it then Sutter didn't do HIS JOB either. If Kenny ever trades an assest, I want the Deal that helps us most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Credit to Burke for swooping in and getting the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwame_Kilpatrick 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 on nhl network he is in the commercial for hockey is for everyone, so maybe he is friendly inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 on nhl network he is in the commercial for hockey is for everyone, so maybe he is friendly inside Or gooey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 He was a finalist for the 2008 Norris, so he can't be that bad. Mike Green? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
