Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Signing] Flames sign Mason Raymond (3yrs, $3.15mil AAV, modified NTC)

Calgary4LIfe · 07-01-2014, 01:57 PM

I wanted him on the team last year as it was a 'feel good story'. This year, I am surprised the Flames targeted him. He is fairly soft.

However, you need a bit of scoring (which he can offer). He reminds me a lot of Lombo - loads of speed but with hands that don't always connect. However, term and money are fine, and is just another depth move in the lineup. I don't really see an issue with this signing at all. Adds good speed to a team that is already decently fast, and he is a hard-worker.

Happy for him and his family that he finally got a contract on the Flames! His family has done quite a lot in Alberta, and it is nice to see the Flames add another quality individual to their organization.

07-01-2014, 01:57 PM	#178
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I wanted him on the team last year as it was a 'feel good story'. This year, I am surprised the Flames targeted him. He is fairly soft. However, you need a bit of scoring (which he can offer). He reminds me a lot of Lombo - loads of speed but with hands that don't always connect. However, term and money are fine, and is just another depth move in the lineup. I don't really see an issue with this signing at all. Adds good speed to a team that is already decently fast, and he is a hard-worker. Happy for him and his family that he finally got a contract on the Flames! His family has done quite a lot in Alberta, and it is nice to see the Flames add another quality individual to their organization.