Blues pull the Trigger again

[CMPunk]

Eric Coles's tenure in St. Louis was a short one. After hearing that the Flames had interest in Cole, the Blues initiated talks and got a deal done. Going to Calgary is Cole and a suitcase full of cash. Coming back is veteran winger Mike Grier and prospect Jamie Arniel.

Cole proved nothing to us in his first game with the Blues...and we realized that we had enough scoring and needed a bit more defense in the line up. Sure Grier is getting outscored in the CPHL...but he's healthy in the NHL and putting up points. He's also signed to a reasonable contract for another season. His grit and leadership will be a welcome addition to the locker room

[Flickered Flame]

Well fairly simple from the Flames point of view. We needed another decent top 6 forward. With Tanguay out, Grier was playing the top 6 and really doesn't fit there. The move also allows us to have Modin and Zednik on the 3rd line. The top 6 forwards of: Spezza, Kunitz, Tkachuk, Lang, Tanguay, and Cole, when all healthy, will be mixed and matched to find a good balance.

[mbeauchamp76]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

Well fairly simple from the Flames point of view. We needed another decent top 6 forward. With Tanguay out, Grier was playing the top 6 and really doesn't fit there. The move also allows us to have Modin and Zednik on the 3rd line. The top 6 forwards of: Spezza, Kunitz, Tkachuk, Lang, Tanguay, and Cole, when all healthy, will be mixed and matched to find a good balance.

Glad it worked out for you, practically a three way deal