The Flames general manager speaks on acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko, a 2024 first round pick, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo and a conditional 2024 fourth round pick from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Elias Lindholm.
I really wasn't enjoying Lindholm's play this year because he just looked out of it… But thinking back to all the good years and memories with Lindy, thanks so much and best of luck!!
if Kuzmenko can revert back to his form from last season that alone I think would make the flames win this trade plus the 1st round pick and prospects plus the other pick I kind of feel like Calgary easily won this trade.
on Vancouvers part this feels like a buy in hoping to get more production right away for a cup run.
Sounds like both sides are happy. As a Canucks fan i think keeping the Pettersson, Miller, Boeser line together would be best and then having a Suter, Lindholm, Mikheyev second line would be good.
Lindholm is a better center than Suter but I would rather have Suter on wing than Kuzmenko so I think the line is much better now.
I was high on our prospect Hunter but I hated trying to spell his last name, so It will be nice to not have to do that any more. That being said lots of CHL stars never make it to the NHL
I was hoping we would draft EJ Emery with our first round pick. But if I had to choose between a prospect who wont be ready for 4-5 years or having a better chance in the playoffs during a franchise best year, than I would pick the playoffs.
I dont think Jurmo is NHL caliber, and the conditional 4th most likely wont be an impact player.
Kuzmenko had some bad habits and struggled to do the little things on the ice right which aggravated Tocchet. Lindholm is a quality hockey player who the coach can rely on not to make those kind of small errors. Also he has a very coachable personality and leadership abilities. This was a great add for Vancouvers playoff run. He will be reuniting with Big Z. If we can add Tanev in the next couple days that would be the icing on the cake. If other teams drive his price up to high then Im sure Allvin has a plan B and C
Watching the last 5 games how many players on this team would you say have a goal of making the playoffs? I don't think the playoffs are in the cards due to the effort seen on the ice.
I get a feeling that Kuzmenko could wake up and regain his form in a new environment. It just wasn't working this year in Vancouver… he's so talented. As for the Canucks, they need that quality center to help them go on a deep run in the playoffs. I think this is a win-win trade for what the teams need now.
Lmao a late first that prob won’t even see lol. Also a d lvl prospect and then a b lvl prospect and then kuz and a 4th that turns into a 3rd if the Canucks make it to western final thats all Calgary gets lmao. That’s a L for Calgary. Calgary fans don’t know anything about these prospects lmao. We keep hoggy and we all know they wanted him lol and didn’t happen. We keep willander and lekkerimaki and also Peterson 2.0 lmao. 😂😂😂 good luck seeing all these guys in 2027
This trade makes no sense. Kuzy had 40 Goals last year equivalent to lindholms 42 goal year which he had like 2 years ago.. I get that Vancouver needs strong centre role but they definitely could’ve got a strong two way player for cheaper lmao
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Craig Well Done Brother! That Is Fantastic Return For Lindy! Lindy We Love Ya & Thanks For All You Did For The Fames!
Chef Conroy is cooking 🧑🍳
CONNY COOKED
This absolute stud is growing into his role as GM with flying colours.
The journalist was on TSN right?
who will we have for all star?
Enjoy Kuzy. He’s a beauty.
Thanks for the 5.5mil in cap space next year. Looking forward to snagging Tanev as well. Hopefully Kuzy comes home in 2025
Good to see Natasha, she should be doing Sport centre
Great job Conny!!! I think Hunter is gonna be talked about as a steal within the next couple years..
Hunter Brzustewicz will not sign with Calgary just watch lol
I really wasn't enjoying Lindholm's play this year because he just looked out of it… But thinking back to all the good years and memories with Lindy, thanks so much and best of luck!!
In conroy we trust!!
Canucks fan here. Take care of Kuzy and hope he does well with ya'll!
sly trade by big ol conroy
if Kuzmenko can revert back to his form from last season that alone I think would make the flames win this trade plus the 1st round pick and prospects plus the other pick I kind of feel like Calgary easily won this trade.
on Vancouvers part this feels like a buy in hoping to get more production right away for a cup run.
Sounds like both sides are happy. As a Canucks fan i think keeping the Pettersson, Miller, Boeser line together would be best and then having a Suter, Lindholm, Mikheyev second line would be good.
Lindholm is a better center than Suter but I would rather have Suter on wing than Kuzmenko so I think the line is much better now.
I was high on our prospect Hunter but I hated trying to spell his last name, so It will be nice to not have to do that any more. That being said lots of CHL stars never make it to the NHL
I was hoping we would draft EJ Emery with our first round pick. But if I had to choose between a prospect who wont be ready for 4-5 years or having a better chance in the playoffs during a franchise best year, than I would pick the playoffs.
I dont think Jurmo is NHL caliber, and the conditional 4th most likely wont be an impact player.
Kuzmenko had some bad habits and struggled to do the little things on the ice right which aggravated Tocchet. Lindholm is a quality hockey player who the coach can rely on not to make those kind of small errors. Also he has a very coachable personality and leadership abilities. This was a great add for Vancouvers playoff run. He will be reuniting with Big Z. If we can add Tanev in the next couple days that would be the icing on the cake. If other teams drive his price up to high then Im sure Allvin has a plan B and C
Watching the last 5 games how many players on this team would you say have a goal of making the playoffs? I don't think the playoffs are in the cards due to the effort seen on the ice.
Not a fan of both teams but decent move on both ends
He's got Magic Beans 😂
good trade for both sides.
I get a feeling that Kuzmenko could wake up and regain his form in a new environment. It just wasn't working this year in Vancouver… he's so talented. As for the Canucks, they need that quality center to help them go on a deep run in the playoffs. I think this is a win-win trade for what the teams need now.
Lmao a late first that prob won’t even see lol. Also a d lvl prospect and then a b lvl prospect and then kuz and a 4th that turns into a 3rd if the Canucks make it to western final thats all Calgary gets lmao. That’s a L for Calgary. Calgary fans don’t know anything about these prospects lmao. We keep hoggy and we all know they wanted him lol and didn’t happen. We keep willander and lekkerimaki and also Peterson 2.0 lmao. 😂😂😂 good luck seeing all these guys in 2027
Hope both sides benefit. I think Conny has been fantastic. This helps us currently and in the future.
This trade makes no sense. Kuzy had 40 Goals last year equivalent to lindholms 42 goal year which he had like 2 years ago.. I get that Vancouver needs strong centre role but they definitely could’ve got a strong two way player for cheaper lmao
Conny is the man he did really well here, plus he did right by Lindholm putting him in a great position to go on a deep playoff run. Win-win
My GM, front office is doing great so far this year well done!
Is this guy the only true down to earth good guy likable gm in the league? Im not even a calgary fan but damn you gotta like this guy
Natasha is a babe😂
Hope Kuzy can regain his form on the Flames! -Canucks fan