OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Historical Replay

DFyvie · 04-01-2020, 05:53 AM

Flames and Panthers deal at the deadline
13.03.01 10:25MST

Boyle acquired for players and picks

Name: danboyle.jpg
Views: 650
Size: 33.4 KB

The Flames have acquired 24yr old d-man Dan Boyle (pictured) for Cale Hulse, Andy McDonald, and 2 second round picks in a deadline deal. Also coming with Boyle is 24yr old checking centre Ryan Johnson.

The Flames are currently tied with the Vancouver Canucks for the final playoff spot in the west with 72 points.

Introducing the trade was GM and Coach Dave Fyvie. "We are very excited to be able to acquire a high calibre defenseman so early in his career. We hope Dan will have a positive impact on this hockey club down the stretch here and obviously down the road."

The asking price was high as Boyle's current ability and sky-high potential netting the Panther's 2 roster players and 2 second round draft picks. "We did pay a high price, but Boyle has got his whole career ahead of him. His age and ability come with a premium. And we were willing to pay."

Also coming over in the trade is centre Ryan Johnson. "Ryan is a quality forward. He can take the tough assignments and contribute on the penalty kill at a high level. Both of these players will have a major impact on our special teams."

The acquisition promises to alter the lineup for the Flames as Boyle is a legitimate top pair defenseman. Where he fits in will obviously be a hot topic of conversation.

"Right now we've got a few ideas of where Boyle slots in for us. Obviously we know where we'll be playing him, it's more of who he plays with."

The currently Flames blueline boasts the following players:

R Boyle
L Regehr
R Morris
L Lydman
L Housley
L Albelin
L Smith

Potential partners for Boyle seem to be between 20yr old phenom Robyn Regehr and the ageless Phil Housley. Regehr has already asserted himself as a top pair defenseman in the league and would strike and balance with Boyle's offensive abilities. Housley plays a similar style to that of Boyle and could make the top pair a high-end offensive unit that could radically shift how the Flames generate offense.

"We are toying with the idea of having an offensive pair and a premiere shutdown pair as our top two defensive units, right now. Shifting Housley back to the left side to play with Boyle and moving Regehr back to play with Morris is something we are looking at as a possibility."

Fans will get their first look at the new players tomorrow as they face-off against the Blue Jackets in Columbus tomorrow. The Flames don't return home until March 17th when they host the St.Louis Blues.

04-01-2020, 05:53 AM	#22
DFyvie Major Leagues Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 386	Flames and Panthers deal at the deadline Flames and Panthers deal at the deadline 13.03.01 10:25MST Boyle acquired for players and picks The Flames have acquired 24yr old d-man Dan Boyle (pictured) for Cale Hulse, Andy McDonald, and 2 second round picks in a deadline deal. Also coming with Boyle is 24yr old checking centre Ryan Johnson. The Flames are currently tied with the Vancouver Canucks for the final playoff spot in the west with 72 points. Introducing the trade was GM and Coach Dave Fyvie. "We are very excited to be able to acquire a high calibre defenseman so early in his career. We hope Dan will have a positive impact on this hockey club down the stretch here and obviously down the road." The asking price was high as Boyle's current ability and sky-high potential netting the Panther's 2 roster players and 2 second round draft picks. "We did pay a high price, but Boyle has got his whole career ahead of him. His age and ability come with a premium. And we were willing to pay." Also coming over in the trade is centre Ryan Johnson. "Ryan is a quality forward. He can take the tough assignments and contribute on the penalty kill at a high level. Both of these players will have a major impact on our special teams." The acquisition promises to alter the lineup for the Flames as Boyle is a legitimate top pair defenseman. Where he fits in will obviously be a hot topic of conversation. "Right now we've got a few ideas of where Boyle slots in for us. Obviously we know where we'll be playing him, it's more of who he plays with." The currently Flames blueline boasts the following players: R Boyle L Regehr R Morris L Lydman L Housley L Albelin L Smith Potential partners for Boyle seem to be between 20yr old phenom Robyn Regehr and the ageless Phil Housley. Regehr has already asserted himself as a top pair defenseman in the league and would strike and balance with Boyle's offensive abilities. Housley plays a similar style to that of Boyle and could make the top pair a high-end offensive unit that could radically shift how the Flames generate offense. "We are toying with the idea of having an offensive pair and a premiere shutdown pair as our top two defensive units, right now. Shifting Housley back to the left side to play with Boyle and moving Regehr back to play with Morris is something we are looking at as a possibility." Fans will get their first look at the new players tomorrow as they face-off against the Blue Jackets in Columbus tomorrow. The Flames don't return home until March 17th when they host the St.Louis Blues.