[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by browna

It is good to see. Though, part of me wonders that if this is not by design by the Flames, or them even being forced into it.

While the organizational reputation seems to be taking a pretty big hit in the past year or so around the league/with agents/players, Feaster and Co. target players that have ties to the area, and are thus more willing to come here.

Much better plan than going after players ala the 2007-current Oilers and those players you have to try and do a hard sell that "things will be better next year/if you come here", players who are really not wanting come here as a UFA or willing to waive a NTC to come here as option 1, 2, or 3...5 year ago yes, but with a lot of the issues going on with the team, respectfully passing on the Flames until they get their crap together.

Hopefully these players turn the pride in playing for the hometown into career years and help the team back into some sort of semblance of a team, at least on the ice...the upper offices still have a lot of image makeover IMO.

Forgive me because I honestly don't know, but what hit are you talking about?