[Karl]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Both extreme sides of this argument are completely wrong IMO. Neil is not producing, and in most nights, isn't looking like he is fitting in at all. That's unquestionably concerning.


However, it is also still early and there are reasonable excuses to be had as to why he hasn't been. On top of this, he has historically been a fairly streaky player.


Am I ecstatic that the Flames signed him to this contract? Can't say that I am. Do I know for sure that this will be a bad contract? I definitely can't say that either.



Disappointing start to his tenure as a Flame, but taking a wait and see approach and hoping things start clicking. I don't see a logical rationale one way or the other to which I can firmly plant myself at the moment, and there are plenty of reasons for why his current rate of production can increase. I think the thread is premature, but hardly without merit either. It is just a tad early to be so definitive, IMO.

The Neil you've referenced is retired now.