Recruits 2026 and Beyond

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Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

[BearLover]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted to.

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Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted to.

For sure. But it seems like they expect him this year, which indicates they've talked with him and his agent enough that they're (somewhat) confident in saying that.

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Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

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[BearLover]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

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I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

[scoop85]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

Fixed your post

I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

I'd like you to be right, but the information out there makes it seem likely that he'll be signing upon conclusion of our season (hopefully after winning in Vegas!).

[stereax]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

Fixed your post

I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

I'd like you to be right, but the information out there makes it seem likely that he'll be signing upon conclusion of our season (hopefully after winning in Vegas!).

I think Castagna said at one point that "[he] will be completing his season and the semester before considering whether to turn pro". Which to me reads like he'd sign earliest in May after finals. In which case, if this is accurate, I'm not completely sure why Calgary is keeping a contract spot open right now and seeming to expect him just after Cornell's season is over.

[Will]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

Fixed your post

I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

I'd like you to be right, but the information out there makes it seem likely that he'll be signing upon conclusion of our season (hopefully after winning in Vegas!).

I think Castagna said at one point that "[he] will be completing his season and the semester before considering whether to turn pro". Which to me reads like he'd sign earliest in May after finals. In which case, if this is accurate, I'm not completely sure why Calgary is keeping a contract spot open right now and seeming to expect him just after Cornell's season is over.

I'd feel better if the "semester" part was from a direct quote from Castagna, but as it is, that part is only mentioned by the article writer.  For all we know, when that guy says Castagna is "completing...the semester", that could easily be the writer interpreting something like Castagna planning to still be playing for Cornell in April (in other words, a hope for a Cornell FF appearance), not knowing that Cornell classes don't end until May.  For what it's worth, classes at the U. of Calgary end in mid-April, not long after the FF.  I guess my point is: don't be surprised if a Castagna signing is announced shortly after Cornell's last game, whenever that is.

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Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

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I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

In all likelihood you have no idea what you are talking about.       

Once again you project your thoughts and then declare them the obvious and definitive answer by using phrases that you consider hedges.

In all likelihood he has known what he's going to do within days after the trade went down.   He may not have exact dollar figures but his agent will know roughly what they are looking at, and more importantly I'm sure they already know where the flames would send him this year and the current thinking on a development plan.

When you are that close to grabbing the brass ring you may express some doubt publicly, but you know in your heart what you are going to do when it comes down to it. I can only conclude that in all likelihood bearlover has never been anywhere in the vicinity of the proverbial brass ring.

[BearLover]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

Fixed your post

I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

In all likelihood you have no idea what you are talking about.       

Once again you project your thoughts and then declare them the obvious and definitive answer by using phrases that you consider hedges.

In all likelihood he has known what he's going to do within days after the trade went down.   He may not have exact dollar figures but his agent will know roughly what they are looking at, and more importantly I'm sure they already know where the flames would send him this year and the current thinking on a development plan.

When you are that close to grabbing the brass ring you may express some doubt publicly, but you know in your heart what you are going to do when it comes down to it. I can only conclude that in all likelihood bearlover has never been anywhere in the vicinity of the proverbial brass ring.

It's really crazy how rude you are. You felt it was necessary to spew insult after insult just because I said "in all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind yet"? I gave the most lukewarm take ever, informed by (1) his public statements, (2) the fact he was not going to sign with Utah, and (3) the obvious reality that he's focused on the playoffs right now. I literally just said "it's not a foregone conclusion" and you felt the need to write like eight sentences attacking me! What the fuck is your problem dude???

[BearLover]

Fwiw the Sportsnet announcers on tonight's Flames game during intermission seem reasonably certain they're signing Casty along with Wiebe once their NCAA seasons are over.

Buzz.

The Flames can plan whatever they like but ultimately it's Castagna's decision. Stating the obvious, but he could easily return if he wanted because I want him to.

Fixed your post

I'm really just saying it's not a foregone conclusion just because the team hopes he'll sign. In all likelihood he hasn't made up his mind on whether he'll stay. But yes, I do want him to.

In all likelihood you have no idea what you are talking about.       

Once again you project your thoughts and then declare them the obvious and definitive answer by using phrases that you consider hedges.

In all likelihood he has known what he's going to do within days after the trade went down.   He may not have exact dollar figures but his agent will know roughly what they are looking at, and more importantly I'm sure they already know where the flames would send him this year and the current thinking on a development plan.

When you are that close to grabbing the brass ring you may express some doubt publicly, but you know in your heart what you are going to do when it comes down to it. I can only conclude that in all likelihood bearlover has never been anywhere in the vicinity of the proverbial brass ring.

First sentence personal insult.
Second sentence personal insult.
Third sentence total conjecture, seemingly oblivious to the fact he was NOT going to sign with Utah.
Fourth sentence is immaterial.
Fifth sentence total conjecture, seemingly oblivious to the fact many players face the exact same decision every year and choose to return to college.
Sixth sentence personal insult.

Extremely stupid post but that's par for the course.

I repeat: I gave the most lukewarm take in history (it's not a foregone conclusion he will sign) and you went apeshit. I don't even know what to do with you man...

[Trotsky]

Pfft.  You've attacked and fought with and snarled at and pouted about half the members of the cafe.

"When you see an asshole on your way to work, you've seen an asshole.
When you see assholes all day long, you're the asshole."

[Trotsky]

I can only conclude that in all likelihood bearlover has never been anywhere in the vicinity of the proverbial brass ring.

Sex metaphors?  In this economy?

[BearLover]

Pfft.  You've attacked and fought with and snarled at and pouted about half the members of the cafe.

"When you see an asshole on your way to work, you've seen an asshole.
When you see assholes all day long, you're the asshole."

Yes, but I think it's pretty clear who the asshole is this time, and it's not me. There's a reason why I've never snapped at Jim Hyla.

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Pfft.  You've attacked and fought with and snarled at and pouted about half the members of the cafe.

"When you see an asshole on your way to work, you've seen an asshole.
When you see assholes all day long, you're the asshole."

Yes, but I think it's pretty clear who the asshole is this time, and it's not me. There's a reason why I've never snapped at Jim Hyla.

hyla's a national treasure