Still not a fan. Flames get smaller and a coach gets a favorite to rely upon. His underlying stats don’t align with the role suggested, and he doesn’t have the speed some are suggesting.
https://www.canescountry.com/2018/4/...ion-statistics
The term and cap hit is manageable, which is a positive. The only problem is that if his production is not repeatable in Calgary, teams will look at his age, lack of history, and quickly lose interest if the Flames have to move him (see Troy Brouwer).