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devo22 · 07-03-2016, 08:57 AM

just looked at a number of those "winners and losers" assessments. Most of them had the Flames as winners.

ESPN: Winners
Brad Treliving continues to assert himself as one of the emerging young GMs in the NHL. He added a gritty, top-nine forward, Troy Brouwer, who signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million annually. The money is acceptable, although the fourth year might be a bit dicey given how hard Brouwer, 30, plays. But he is coming off a terrific turn with the St. Louis Blues and adds another element to a Flames team that earlier cemented its goaltending by acquiring Brian Elliott and then adding capable backup Chad Johnson on Friday. It's playoffs or bust for the Flames.

The Hockey News: Winners
In the space of one week, GM Brad Treliving filled the goaltending black hole that was in the organization. But his biggest splash on July 1 came when he signed Troy Brouwer to a four-year, $18.5 million deal. That’s an outstanding signing by the Flames both in money and term. The only caveat here is that for this deal to really work for the Flames, they have to be a playoff team. Brouwer has made his reputation with his play in the post-season and won’t be nearly as valuable to them if they don’t make it there.

The Score: Winners
The Flames had cash to play with, and while they didn't wade into the deep end, they did sign veteran forward Troy Brouwer to a four-year, $18-million deal. Brouwer is a perfect fit for Calgary, given his blend of scoring touch and physicality. His affordable deal gives the Flames room to lock up pending restricted free agents Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, as well as Sam Bennett, who'll become one if he's not signed after this season. The Flames also picked up experienced backup goaltender Chad Johnson on a one-year contract for a mere $1.7 million Friday after acquiring Brouwer's former St. Louis Blues teammate, Brian Elliott, on draft night.

Bleacher Report: Winners
After doing a great job of addressing their greatest need at the NHL draft by trading for Brian Elliott, the Calgary Flames had two areas to improve heading into free agency: size up front and a backup goalie. They did just about the best job they could on July 1 by picking up Troy Brouwer and Chad Johnson from the open market. And the prices were pretty great compared to some of the hefty price tags that marked the afternoon frenzy.

National Post: Winners (Brouwer)
If there was something that the Flames were missing last season — aside from capable goaltending — it was a heart-and-soul forward who will play hard, lead by example and score some pretty big goals. Brouwer, who was traded by Washington to St. Louis for T.J. Oshie last summer, scored the game-winner in Game 7 against the Blackhawks. He’s the perfect complement to skilled forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett and will likely play a mentor to first-rounder Matthew Tkachuk.

Puck Daddy: Winners (Goalies)
You could do a heck of a lot worse than Brian Elliott starting ahead of free-agent pickup Chad Johnson.

NESN: Losers
Troy Brouwer at a $4.5 million cap hit for four years is too much money. Calgary is overpaying for a bottom-six forward who clearly benefited from a nice 2016 playoff run with the St. Louis Blues. Signing backup goalie Chad Johnson was an underrated move, but Brouwer just didn’t make sense.

CBS, Sports Illustrated: not mentioned

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The NESN assessment came with a HERO chart, sooo ...

07-03-2016, 08:57 AM	#110
devo22 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria, NOT Australia Exp:	just looked at a number of those "winners and losers" assessments. Most of them had the Flames as winners. ESPN: Winners Brad Treliving continues to assert himself as one of the emerging young GMs in the NHL. He added a gritty, top-nine forward, Troy Brouwer, who signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million annually. The money is acceptable, although the fourth year might be a bit dicey given how hard Brouwer, 30, plays. But he is coming off a terrific turn with the St. Louis Blues and adds another element to a Flames team that earlier cemented its goaltending by acquiring Brian Elliott and then adding capable backup Chad Johnson on Friday. It's playoffs or bust for the Flames. The Hockey News: Winners In the space of one week, GM Brad Treliving filled the goaltending black hole that was in the organization. But his biggest splash on July 1 came when he signed Troy Brouwer to a four-year, $18.5 million deal. That’s an outstanding signing by the Flames both in money and term. The only caveat here is that for this deal to really work for the Flames, they have to be a playoff team. Brouwer has made his reputation with his play in the post-season and won’t be nearly as valuable to them if they don’t make it there. The Score: Winners The Flames had cash to play with, and while they didn't wade into the deep end, they did sign veteran forward Troy Brouwer to a four-year, $18-million deal. Brouwer is a perfect fit for Calgary, given his blend of scoring touch and physicality. His affordable deal gives the Flames room to lock up pending restricted free agents Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, as well as Sam Bennett, who'll become one if he's not signed after this season. The Flames also picked up experienced backup goaltender Chad Johnson on a one-year contract for a mere $1.7 million Friday after acquiring Brouwer's former St. Louis Blues teammate, Brian Elliott, on draft night. Bleacher Report: Winners After doing a great job of addressing their greatest need at the NHL draft by trading for Brian Elliott, the Calgary Flames had two areas to improve heading into free agency: size up front and a backup goalie. They did just about the best job they could on July 1 by picking up Troy Brouwer and Chad Johnson from the open market. And the prices were pretty great compared to some of the hefty price tags that marked the afternoon frenzy. National Post: Winners (Brouwer) If there was something that the Flames were missing last season — aside from capable goaltending — it was a heart-and-soul forward who will play hard, lead by example and score some pretty big goals. Brouwer, who was traded by Washington to St. Louis for T.J. Oshie last summer, scored the game-winner in Game 7 against the Blackhawks. He’s the perfect complement to skilled forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett and will likely play a mentor to first-rounder Matthew Tkachuk. Puck Daddy: Winners (Goalies) You could do a heck of a lot worse than Brian Elliott starting ahead of free-agent pickup Chad Johnson. NESN: Losers Troy Brouwer at a $4.5 million cap hit for four years is too much money. Calgary is overpaying for a bottom-six forward who clearly benefited from a nice 2016 playoff run with the St. Louis Blues. Signing backup goalie Chad Johnson was an underrated move, but Brouwer just didn’t make sense. CBS, Sports Illustrated: not mentioned ----------------- The NESN assessment came with a HERO chart, sooo ... Last edited by devo22; 07-03-2016 at 09:00 AM.