Flames and Bruins try again

[annabelle]

To Calgary:

Martin Gerber G 83 4.100 (UFA 2011)
Jonathan Bernier G 79 0.850 (RFA 2011)
Blake Comeau RW 77 0.900 (UFA 2013)
Rob Blake D 76 5.000 (UFA 2010)
Rookie Pick 2012 BOS
Rookie Pick 2013 BOS

To Boston:

Mikka Kiprusoff G 91 5.833 (UFA 2014)
Justin Pogge G 77 0.675 (RFA 2010)
Anthony Stewart C 74 0.650 (UFA 2012)
Mike Lundin D 72 0.775 (RFA 2010)

Here's my explanation for this trade. 1, it's fair. I get a young backup in Bernier, a solid right winger in Comeau, Gerber who's an 83, a veteran presence upgrade on D in Blake over Lundin, and a 2012 rookie pick that brings my pick total to 7 in the next 3 years. I'm in a rebuilding phase, and trading away my best asset (kipper) will allow me to lose games down the stretch and draft higher.

Boston essentially gets Kipper and then 2 forth line guys that wouldn't crack anyone else's roster. Boston is going for his run right now, I'm going for mine in about a year or two.

It's the right decision for my club at this time.

I accept.

[Retamedt - Retired Bruins GM]

Exactly, I've essentially dealt away a significant part of my team and youth moving forward to Calgary for a goaltender. I accept.

[Wynne - Retired Flyers GM]

I don't think adding a 77 really matters..

Age doesn't matter either..

[Wynne - Retired Flyers GM]

I also don't agree with trying to lose..

[annabelle]

I know, that's why I'm happy to expand the depth of my defense core, and adding a 77 really does matter considering I lack anything substantial on the right side. I'm asking this trade to be accepted, and I'm (arguably) slightly losing on it. It's not like Boston's begging, I am, I want these players, I want his pick and I want to lose games.

[Wynne - Retired Flyers GM]

I just think Kiprusoff is worth more..

[C00kies - Retired Kings GM]

Maybe if Boston adds 3 more rookie picks...

[jmcook]

I'll accept as Boston had no depth to begin with and will have to play these guys

[Nemits - Former Minnesota GM]

Jan 27, 2009 12:25:09 GMT -5 Wynne - Retired Flyers GM said:

I just think Kiprusoff is worth more..

[annabelle]

Boston has agreed to add his 2013 pick. Trade is modified with pick included. Hope that satisfies the swing votes.

[New Jersey Devils GM]

With the addition pick I'll accept

[Nemits - Former Minnesota GM]

As will I.

[Wynne - Retired Flyers GM]

You realize we haven't even done the 2010 draft right Flames? The first pick isn't for another 2 seasons.

[annabelle]

I know, but since a season goes by in about 2 months, that means by april, I'll have my team exactly how I want it.

[Wynne - Retired Flyers GM]

Alright.

Finalized.