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curves2000 · 09-13-2016, 11:48 PM

From the newspaper reports I have read it sounds like he is still Calgary and actually skating with some of the boys at WinSport. Usually players around this time are in their actual NHL cities to start camp so it does appear he hasn't really found a home contrary to rumors about all these "pending deals" that were in the works with several teams.

I am OK with bringing him back for a 2-3 year contract at a respectable AAV but the longer this drags out with no NHL interest, the stranger it becomes. If I was an NHL agent I would be advising some players that straight NHL employment and team friendly contracts are the way to go. There have been many players who were NHL regulars last season and in 14-15 who have not found ANY teams to take them. Glencross, Jones, Russell, Matt Bartowski, Jaret Stoll (PTO Columbus) and many more.

I can't recall a time when so many players who clearly have been regulars in the league , can't find employment. What is even more shocking is how many of them have Flames connections!

Best of luck to all.

09-13-2016, 11:48 PM	#497
curves2000 First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Calgary, Canada Exp:	From the newspaper reports I have read it sounds like he is still Calgary and actually skating with some of the boys at WinSport. Usually players around this time are in their actual NHL cities to start camp so it does appear he hasn't really found a home contrary to rumors about all these "pending deals" that were in the works with several teams. I am OK with bringing him back for a 2-3 year contract at a respectable AAV but the longer this drags out with no NHL interest, the stranger it becomes. If I was an NHL agent I would be advising some players that straight NHL employment and team friendly contracts are the way to go. There have been many players who were NHL regulars last season and in 14-15 who have not found ANY teams to take them. Glencross, Jones, Russell, Matt Bartowski, Jaret Stoll (PTO Columbus) and many more. I can't recall a time when so many players who clearly have been regulars in the league , can't find employment. What is even more shocking is how many of them have Flames connections! Best of luck to all.