I think its a very good signing. Stone could've gotten an extra million per year in the open market. Those that criticize Stone over analyze the advanced stats a little. Here are a few elements he brought that the Flames were lacking-
1)Ability to staple large forwards like Getzlaf or Perry to the boards, long enough for his partner to recover the puck.(something Brodie and Gio have trouble with)
2)Clear the front of the net and make sure the opposing forwards pay the price, he was really making it harder for them to set up shop to screen/ deflect pucks.
3)He has a very hard accurate shot, and keeps the puck well in the offensive zone.
All those are skills that compliment our mobile defenseman very well. I think he would be the perfect fit for a partner like Kulak next year, with added PK time.
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