[Signing] Flames re-sign Ferland (2 yrs, $1.75M AAV)

[red sky]

If only it was discussed already

[Calgary4LIfe]

This is a solid deal. I was convinced he would come in higher actually. As Mister Joji posted above - cheaper than Kassian! I was surprised by that.

I really believe that Ferland is going to be more than a depth guy (and as soon as this upcoming season if he starts on the top line and stays there), but he is a great depth guy right now. Good to see him not getting overpaid, as these are the contracts that end up hurting an organization.

Brouwer is essentially the only poor-value contract left (Stajan is borderline for me, as he does bring face-off acumen, leadership, and some versatility). Treliving is really doing well at these signings, and it is also nice to see players not holding out for the moon.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

Is it actually 1.75M for 2 years for 3.5M or is it 3.5M for 2 years for a total of 7M because this one site has him saying he will be earning 7M for 2 years.

https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/...forward?ref=jo

for sure Ferland at 1.75M for 2 years is a great deal. I'd rather he have that than 3.5M

Originally Posted by ComixZone

All actual sources have it at 1.75M. What the heck is hockeyfeed.com? Some sloppily put together news aggregator?

Ferland isn't getting 3.5M per.

Wow. That site sucks:

Originally Posted by hockey feed.com

"While there has not yet been an official announcement in this regard, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman is now reporting that both the Calgary Flames as well as 25-year-old winger Michael Ferland are working on a two-year deal.


According to Friedman it would be a 7 million dollar deal and, if the details of his report are indeed accurate, that would bring his average annual value for the next two seasons to $3.5 million."

Friedman's tweet:

Originally Posted by Elliotte Friedman

"Hearing CAL and Micheal Ferland working on a two-year, $3.5M deal. Avoids arbitration."

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

All actual sources have it at 1.75M. What the heck is hockeyfeed.com? Some sloppily put together news aggregator?

Ferland isn't getting 3.5M per.

Hockeyfeed is the worst click bait site out there. They post SHOCKING headlines and piece together garbage rumors.

[JohnnyB]

At 1.75 that is really great deal. Ferland is an important part of the team and that's not much money for what he can bring.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

would have prefered 3 years, but the wizard does it again, keeping the AAV low.

3 years would likely have had $2.5M AAV.

Extending UFA is always expensive.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

3 years would likely have had $2.5M AAV.

Extending UFA is always expensive.

Tough to see him justify the $750k per increase for one additional year. I personally think the Bouma contract has completely changed how Tree deals with these players. Not wanting to get into an arbitration issue he walks away from Colborne and Chiasson. Now he gives Ferland a shorter term deal to mitigate the risk that he doesn't take a step forward. The concern is Ferland becomes a monster power forward and the Flames have a hard time keeping him when he hits UFA in 2 years at 27

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Roughly $8.1 million that they need to use on Lazar, Bennett, 2 additional Fs, and 1 d-man. (assuming they go with the 14f 7d 2g roster; F. Hamilton, and Bartowski make the roster)

Here's some guesses on the rest of the lineup.

Lazar...........$1.2M
Kulak..........$0.8M
Bennett.......$2.5M
Jankowski..$0.925M
Total..........$5.425M

Leaving $2.675M for Iginla or other

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Originally Posted by FBI

Ah ok. Only problem there then is if he has a great 2 years he might test the market and go for the big payday.

If he has a great 2 years then it likely means so will the flames. Guy's a rally starter. I hope we're worried about him needing a big payday in 2 years tbqh

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

Here's some guesses on the rest of the lineup.

Lazar...........$1.2M
Kulak..........$0.8M
Bennett.......$2.5M
Jankowski..$0.925M
Total..........$5.425M

Leaving $2.675M for Iginla or other

If bennett gets 2.5 I hope its for 5 years...

[memphusk]

I'm not sure what argument Lazar would have to get 1.2 million.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by memphusk

I'm not sure what argument Lazar would have to get 1.2 million.

Yeah...the guy is very much a borderline NHLer at this point. He should be happy with any kind of one way contract.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

If bennett gets 2.5 I hope its for 5 years...

Good luck with that.

[Badgers Nose]

Great contract BT!

[dammage79]

Under three years and under 2 million per, this is a good signing.

[sureLoss]

Ferland confirms the signing:

News Update

Micheal Ferland @ferdaddy27
now
I'm Very excited to play in front of the best fans in the league for the next 2 years! #CofRed

[jayswin]

I'll be the first to note that this leaves Jagr money!

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by jayswin

I'll be the first to note that this leaves Iggy money!

fyp.

[Macindoc]

Would have liked to buy up a UFA year, but giving the player control at the end of the contract is the price you pay for the low AAV. And both sides have the option of renewing after one year if the fit seems good and the team has a better idea exactly what they have in Ferland and what his value should be going forward.

[dash_pinched]

This news is not irrelevant.