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Originally Posted by socalwingfan
Looks like a few players have some good things to say about Calgary:
Detroit Free Press @freepwings Jiri Hudler said he spoke to good friend & ex-Flame Todd Bertuzzi about joining Calgary Flames. |
Good on Bert...IMO, he should've been here for another year or two at least, with the skill and size he brought, and the fact he never wanted to leave.
Interesting signing for sure, and, out of nowhere. Maybe a bit long on the term given the potential issues, but that's what has to be done...I take it there is no idea on the NMC portion.
Even though pushing the cap (but with a full roster signed and ready to go), the forward ranks still don't seems complete to me for some reason, although I can't imagine Feaster is done with trades in an out and rounding off the forward lines.
Also, besides the player's contributions, the fact that the Flames attracted him (yes, $ talks of course) may provide positive net gains down the road with future players, and should have the local and national scribes taking that perception and theme out of their usual schtick (quickly replaced by some other shot against the organization).
Overall, good job by Feaster, credit where credit is due. Certainly are some potentials for issues, especially after coming out of the cozy Detroit system where he's been his whole career, but the consistency through his time there is more or less there and he's not for a 6mo/1year/1.5y wonder. IMO. he has to take a half step up production wise to be full value for this contract, but that's better than a full step or paying a guy for just a good season last season.