BREAKING: MIKE CAMMELLERI TRADED (BACK) TO CALGARY
by ArikJames on Jan 12, 2012 6:52 PM PST
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PrintIn today's "wuttttttt" news, Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Cammelleri has been acquired by Flames General Manager Jay Feaster for an as-yet unspecified return.
Needless to say, this is far more interesting than the ongoing game with the Anaheim Ducks.
Mike Cammelleri left Calgary as a UFA in favor of Olli Jokinen after posting a career high of 82 points in 2008-09. He had been acquired for a 2nd round draft pick from the LA Kings by then GM Darryl Sutter.
The trade is particularly note-worthy given the circumstances. After calling the Canadiens organization "losers", or at least being reported as saying as much, Cammalleri was pulled from a Montreal game in the third period and sent to the team hotel. He was then told he had been traded. Last time a Montreal player was pulled for a trade, it was Patrick Roy pulling himself. Montreal didn't fare so well with that trade, as most hockey fans will recall.
UPDATE: Rene Bourque is one player heading to Montreal.
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Flames hate to keep draft picks
Eric Francis:
Cammalleri rights to Karri Ramo and 5th rd pick in 2012 for Bourque, Patrick Holland and 2nd pick in 2013. Huge night for Flames
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Good to see Calamari come back home.
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by Thor the Clunge Destroyer on Jan 12, 2012 7:04 PM PST reply actions
that is about the best sig I’ve ever seen
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 13, 2012 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
i talked to him for about 15 mins while the whole thing was going down. it was hilarious. he had kyprios on tv. we both had twitter. i thought i was gonna end up laughing at him and then all of a sudden we’re both like “oh shit. calgary’s involved.”
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
i will do my best to see to it. investigation begins imminently.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
fuck strombo. i just tweeted amanda stein. she’s on the fan590. knows the organist. project: swedish chef complete.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
How can we fit him under the cap? He makes twice as much as Bourque
by mikeh14 on Jan 12, 2012 7:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Lots of guys currently on IR (notable Stajan) and not counting against the cap. Flames will need to make moves to get under the cap. David Moss???
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by Scott Lepp on Jan 12, 2012 7:30 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Where’s the gt?
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waiting for a shot from either team for 6 minutes is pretty boring hockey from too not good teams.. it’s not “tight checking through the neutral zone”
Oh wow! Gauthier is smoking all kinds of drapes. Cammelleri for Bourque? High as a kite.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Tell me about it. He’s basically dismantling a very promising club, starting with firing Martin. Well, firing Pearn was the start of it, I guess.
I really hope this isn’t commanded from ownership.
With Montreal, it’s never good enough to be promising, or almost there, for more than a season or two.. and they arne’t afraid of blowing up the team.
So the solution is becoming a crappy team? See the Oilers template for getting rid of NHL players for hopes and dreams.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
See, the bright side of having media that’s insanely critical of the organization rather than insanely complimentary is that Gauthier’s unlikely to survive this mess.
And the Habs have some nice pieces already: Pacioretty, Subban, Price. As well as more vets signed through next year. Even if half of them are on IR right now.
I guess so, Tambellini will have his ass kissed for the next few years at least with all of his “Outstanding Moves”
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Barring Gauther doing too many more destructive moves, and assuming Cunneyworth keeps coaching the team as stupidly and gets rightly fired in the offseason, the next GM will get a real NHL club and pick in the 4-8 range. All of which comes with a virtually unlimited budget (the Habs are a very rich team).
There are worse situations for a new GM to land in.
rene bourque. blocked. me. on. twitter. sometime in the last 10 days. probably cause of the thing i said that meant he was stupid. i’’m looking for it now.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
i’m looking back and i’m pretty sure it stemmed from robert cleave saying “you can expect a man to understand something when his paycheque depends on him understanding it” to which i responded “this mantra doesn’t seem to apply to rene bourque though, does it ?”
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t really get where Rammo (sp?) fits in all of this? Flames have Irving and Ortio, why another G?
Ramo is currently playing in the KHL so he doesn’t really affect the AHL rotation.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Ah right, I believe he’s also an RFA and Irving is some sort of FA after this season though so that’s why I was confused.
He might also be the best goalie out of the bunch .925 sv% last year and .928sv% this year.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Feaster drafted him in TB, as well.
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For the record I am furious on this trade. I have to compose myself before I comment. The G prospect is decent but still. Cammy is very over-paid and another 2nd round pick at this stage to be sent out…
I’ve got to do some research on these players but at first blush I was stunned. So many LW now, Cammy, Tangs, Glencross, Comeau…
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maybe tangs is on LTIR. same with moss. and the ramo kid can be used as a trade piece in future if he never plays. i’m not huge on bourque, he’s done nothing this year save for garnering poorly timed PIMs.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
furthermore, i like cammalleri as a veteran for the kids up-and-coming.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
then their $$ can be replaced. not sure what the prognosis on either is but i’ve heard not so good.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
I heard someone was talking to the flames Doc and he just sort of shook his head and didn’t say anything when the subject of Moss came up.
i’m surprised more questions aren’t being asked.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
Given his history I’m sure most people just assumed it was another lost season. I’m surprised more people haven’t asked about Tangs though.
I’m going to say this, even if it gets me in trouble: moss may never play another game. this season is essentially a lost cause.
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 12, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
don’t tell anyone. it will be the little secret for the people who read this the day after
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 13, 2012 2:56 AM PST up reply actions
That was pretty much assumed…I mean vague “upper body injury” and an indefinite return date is the standard code for concussion isn’t it?
Only question is whether it’s one of those 3-4 week concussions or (knock on wood) one of those shrug your shoulders and shake your head concussions.
Hope he’s back soon… him and Cammi could do some real nice things together I wager.
it’s the latter. he hasn’t skated since it’s happened.
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 13, 2012 5:04 PM PST up reply actions
Mitch. Come on, huge win for us.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
I’ll come around, just blindsided by this one. Never should have let my mind wander into rebuild thoughts…
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Comeau can play either wing. It’s really Cammy, Tangs, Glencross.
by SmellOfVictory on Jan 12, 2012 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
And so much for Cap flexibility – why could they not package Stajan and keep the draft pick…
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Even at his most crazy, Gauthier wasn’t that crazy.
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huhhhhhhhh. i guess a rebuild isn’t coming any time soon. or ever.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Even during a rebuild a team needs good players, or you will have some mighty depressing nights.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
I’ll calm down I’m sure but wow – I sure didn’t see a Cammy return coming back. As you say Cammy is the better player but he is also TWICE the price of Bork.
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I think the optionality of trading a piece who was maybe not a great long term fit, for someone wiht a shorter contract and definite interest in a deadline deal in his final year (when you might be in the midst of a REAL rebuild) is worthwhile
If you’re trading someone like Bourque, go for it, if picks and prospects are involved, that’s when it become counterproductive.
i think ramo and holland is a wash, but i agree the 2nd is a stinger. still, i’d rather have cammi playing with sven and/or bill arnold and/or emerson etem next year.
;)
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly my first thought and when the shock wore off the instant blood temp raising after…
:)
On the plus side Cammy I guess is over the moon and thrilled to be coming back…
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Cammy is a gamer, he’ll be a stud for years. Bourque showed up half the time. From one Mitch to another, you must calm your rage.
by mitchellblack on Jan 12, 2012 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve decided I can’t be mad about Cammi coming back. Too much fun the first go around. I really hope Tangs is healthy sooner rather then later. Real solid top six if that happens
I just need to digest it all. No rebuild for sure now though and I doubt we see Sven next year and on top of that any far flung fantasy about being in on Parise is also over now in the off-season.
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Honestly. I want to watch Brodie flatten him over and over and over again. And then read Parise’s comments and laugh.
I missed Parise’s comments, what is this you speak of?
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Can’t find a link, but "He sees I’m in a vulnerable position. I don’t know. I guess he’s trying to make a name for himself. A minor league player trying to make a name for himself."
They had it on during the second period, and it was all over Twitter after the game, too. Comments made to a beat reporter re: hit at the end of the game. Let me find the play…
Can’t find a video. Parise tries to come out behind the net and Brodie just stands him up with hard, clean hit. It was just silly whinging on Parise’s part.
as i wrote on twitter: Parise on Brodie: “Minor league player.” yep. minor league player threw u on ur ass w/ an nhl-sized hit.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
also:
if “vulnerable” is parise-speak for “trying to tuck one in, wraparound style” then i guess brodie eagle-eyed his weakness.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
Haha yup. I instantly became a Parise hater after that comment. NOBODY TALKS SHIT ABOUT BRODIE AND GETS AWAY WITH IT
by SmellOfVictory on Jan 12, 2012 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
exactly. as i said above:
fuck parise.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
It isn’t Cammy per say, it is his pay. I have a real thing on pay for play. As I said maybe it is just the shock of it. I just didn’t in any way see a Cammy return being possible…
I’m also a little nervous about Cammy’s injury issues…
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Yeah, OK, I think we can all agree that we wish that Cammalleri made less money. But Bourque had to be one of the per dollar worst deals on this team. He has been worse than terrible, he takes stupid penalties and worse suspensions… I can’t pretend I’m sad to see him go. If management has to bury some salary somewhere to get through this season, go for it. When guys come off the books next year, then we’ll see how the money shakes out.
i think this is my biggest issue. both of them, but mostly his pay. but hey, even if there’s a rebuild, there’s still a salary floor involved, is there not?
(short-term, there will be other issues … what if he’s the one gone by the deadline?! i think we’d all be in more shock than now.)
"The hard... is what makes it great."
FUCK YES!!!! YOU ALL BETTER BE LOVING THIS GODDAMN TRADE!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
Rocking the Cap Ceiling again – playoff team ?
: )
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Who would you rather have? Team that gets best player, wins trade. We won!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
Cammy is the better player, no doubt about that…
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FEASTER 2012!!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
WHY ARE WE NOT ALL VERY HAPPY?!?!??!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
I agree! This is a huge steal. I suggest everyone go to Twitter and search Pierre Gauthier and see what the country thinks bout this trade.
by mitchellblack on Jan 12, 2012 8:46 PM PST up reply actions
I am. steinberg said friends off because he’s so angry
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 13, 2012 2:52 AM PST up reply actions
TRADE BONER A'RAGIN'!!! WOOOOP!!!! FIRST TRADE WE HAVE WON IN YEARS!!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
are you suggesting we didn’t win jones for mikkelson ?
;)
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
GREATEST NIGHT EVER!!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
at the starbucks in chapters today and this supercute guy comes in and sits down reading a book
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
i couldn’t NOT say something to him so i ended up loitering in the chapters trying to think of something to say and i saw this pocket “dating for dummies” book so i bought it and wrote my name and number in the front. lol. SO money.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
If you are a girl…just talk to any guy you want to. We are simple creatures and will be flattered.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
yeah, but i get super nervous talking to supercute dudes
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
Just Nike it. It’ll be fine.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
this was fun. i totally made the dude’s day. my buddy was in the pisser when i did the drop-and-split, and apparently he was grinning ear to ear.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
Absolutely. Great little story, lady!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
he asked for my email, i said “please don’t paypal me six bucks.”
;)
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, six bucks is six bucks.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
threw it on his table as i walked out. he texted “that was the best pick up move i’ve ever seen ! and gutsy ! if i was single i would have bitten hook, line * sinker. can i keep the book in case i ever need it again ?”
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
i should lol. na, we texted a bit through the day. he dropped enough hints that i could find him on fb. i’ll message you the link on fb. lol. he’s adorable. so’s his gf. ;)
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Ooooh, agreed on the eyes.
You make me want to go out and buy a dozen of these little books. You know, just in case ;)
the best part (bringing it back to hockey) is that i always have a sharpie in my bag --as i pulled it out to write in the front (which was patterned, so ballpoint wouldn’t have cut it), i thought to myself “this is the sharpie i had in my bag the night gio signed my jersey in buffalo.”
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
i responded “totally outside my comfort zone but gretzky says you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. plus you have amazing eyes… if you think you might need the book then we should prob hang out sometime. if not, you owe me six bucks. ;-)”
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
This is my favourite story of all time. It’s probably bad for me to hope his girlfriend dumps him tomorrow, right?
i hope the same. they’re like 3 years, though. shit or get off the pot.
by walkinvisible on Jan 12, 2012 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
jesus fuck this is the best ever. can you buy these books in bulk?
by Justin Azevedo on Jan 13, 2012 2:53 AM PST up reply actions
Man that Blair Jones was a sweet pick-up he just got us a game winner – maybe Feaster is a wizard…
: )
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Jones is a good hockey player brah…woooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
I’ve liked Jones from what I’ve seen so far…
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LOVES ME SOME JONES...AND ALL CAPS!!!!!
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
So, how you guys feeling tonight? I'm right about here....
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
Or, maybe here...
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
Maybe more like this, at the moment...
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
But, there's also this. To you, Mr. Feaster.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
You have made my Flames heart go...
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
And now, I GIF-bomb the shit out of this place.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
It’s Hercules in New York!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
And finally. THE GREATEST ONE OF ALL.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
Nope. Not done.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 12, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
by TheBurnward on Jan 13, 2012 12:27 AM PST up reply actions
Watching the highlights, and apparently there was a waved-off goal in this game? I watched the entire thing, and I don’t remember this at all. Clearly, this was quality entertainment.
Wow
Still hard to believe this one… my brother (a habs fan) called me when they announced it on TV, and he was LIVID. I told him he would get some scoring and effort out of Bourque (some nights, at any rate), but to expect really stupid, ill-timed penalties. He then said about six words I wold rather not repeat, and hung up the phone.
Losing the 2nd pick hurts a bit, but hey, we should be used to that type of stupidity by now, right?
well it is for the 2013 draft so maybe there is a plan to get it back before then?
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by exsanguinator on Jan 13, 2012 4:56 AM PST up reply actions
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