UFA Poll: Should the Flames resign Kevin Westgarth?

[Bingo]

Same as Butler ...

[Flames_F.T.W]

I said yes. Sounds like he's a good dressing room guy. I also liked the story about him taking the faceoff in the Vancouver brawl so Blair Jones didn't have to fight that guy that beat him mercilessly in the A

[Ashasx]

Option #5: No, he's no good.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I voted for him coming back so Wolf can have a taste of the AHL first.

[AC]

I actually came to kind of like Westgarth, but I'd rather have McGrattan only whike opening a roster spot for a Reinhart or someone.

I expect they will re-sign him however.

[FlamesAddiction]

I don't know if it needs to be Westgarth, but I think having another tough player made a big difference to this team after we acquired him.

I think he is going back east though, no matter what.

[Igster]

No. Complete waste of a roster spot.

[Gaskal]

I say yes because I don't think Wolf is NHL ready. With Wolf's two-way we're very likely to see him bounce between AHL and NHL but until Wolf is ready it'd be nice to have Westgarth around.

[kyuss275]

I vote yes. He will probably sign for near league min. If wolf or Ferland can earn spot they can send him down or sit him in press box . Just like D prospects, I rather him in the press box than them.

[IgiTang]

Yup, he's tenacious and can help police the ice and keep guys accountable for taking shots at our young guys. Mcgratton can't be the only guy watching out for the kids.

[OzSome]

I am still undecided on this one. I like Westgarth but do we have room for 3 tough guys? BigErn definitely be a keeper then we just signed David Wolf for a season.

[ForeverFlameFan]

He is pretty much a good 13th/14th man. As long as that is his role I am fine with it.

[bubbsy]

i thought he did fine in his role. he is big/physical, yet can play a decent 4th line shift. He was an upgrade to Jackman who had really tailed off during his last year or so here.

I love bouma, thought he would be more inclined to fight and rough it up between whistles, but that doesn't appear to be his game. I think that is why a 2nd tier bruiser alongside mcgratton is likely needed on the team.

[Erick Estrada]

He sounds like a good guy and it seems management likes him but I voted no strictly on the merit of his play. I feel both he and McGratton on the 4th line makes the line a liability in close games. The Flames aren't good enough to rely on only three lines and that's what happened a lot of nights in the 3rd period.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Not only no, but #### no! Guy is a shade better than Saska Lacovich.

[Ashasx]

Westgarth statistically is one of if not the worst player in the league. Jackman is a much better player.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

Was suprised by his game last year , but we need a 4th liner who's pressing to be a 3rd liner .
Not rotating in and out of the roster.

[Enoch Root]

Westgarth's value last year was under-appreciated by many fans. The Flames were a better team after he was brought in.

I chose the first option, though the second one is also valid.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by FlatLandFlamesFan

Was suprised by his game last year , but we need a 4th liner who's pressing to be a 3rd liner .
Not rotating in and out of the roster.

isn't that bouma?

[Table 5]

This one is definitely a lot harder than the Butler question.