Rooney seems like a good pro and seemed excited to come to Calgary. It kind of sucks that the contract was an overpay, but you can't blame him for taking it. He also wasn't blocking any young guys, as he was sent down the AHL eventually, and to his credit, he looked like he was having fun there and wasn't pouty.
It's quite possible that this is the end of the NHL road for Rooney and they are going to get him into some games so he can go out relish the experience a little longer. He missed a lot of time with injuries, and before that was demoted the the AHL. It won't be too surprising if he never gets another NHL contract after this one.
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