Well that's unexpected. Eastern time zone, 1.5hr flight home, but travel is pretty much the same as the Flames (
https://twitter.com/danmorse_/status...689988/photo/2). Have to think either this was the best deal closest to home, or he didn't want to sign with rivals to Philly. Can't remember where I read this, but recall there was a player who didn't want to sign with a home town rival because it would make it harder to sign with that team in the future.