Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Signing] Flames sign Deryk Engelland (3yrs, $2.9M AAV)

transplant99 · 07-01-2014, 02:05 PM

Overpayment? Sure...by a bit. Its UFA day, everyone gets more than they would if they werent a free agent.

The Flames needed to get tougher on the blueline in order to protect their G's, this guy without question fills that need. He also can play F in a pinch which never hurts for a guy to be versatile. Also he is a RH shot which was despeately needed.

Its a short term so no, it does nothing to hurt the club in the future. Still have 18 million dollars to play with if needed.

Its all good.

07-01-2014, 02:05 PM	#265
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	Overpayment? Sure...by a bit. Its UFA day, everyone gets more than they would if they werent a free agent. The Flames needed to get tougher on the blueline in order to protect their G's, this guy without question fills that need. He also can play F in a pinch which never hurts for a guy to be versatile. Also he is a RH shot which was despeately needed. Its a short term so no, it does nothing to hurt the club in the future. Still have 18 million dollars to play with if needed. Its all good.