[Signing] Flames sign Mason Raymond (3yrs, $3.15mil AAV, modified NTC)

[Galakanokis]

I don't love the contract nor do I hate it. Good player and I think he will fit in well.

Canucks made the playoffs every year he was on the team. Didn't make it the first year he was gone. I don't believe in coincidence so either Raymond is a playoff making machine or Vancouver is no good.

[stemit14]

I think Raymond a a great fit as well. He has high end speed, a great shot and can play up and down the lineup.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

BigTuna is the only reason there isn't a "Toronto is no good" thread.

It would just be one big 100 page long self-gratifying BigTuna festival.

[Point Blank]

Originally Posted by BACKCHECK!!!

BigTuna is the only reason there isn't a "Toronto is no good" thread.

It would just be one big 100 page long self-gratifying BigTuna festival.

Haha actually there was a "Toronto is no good" thread, but the name was changed

[killer_carlson]

and Mike Peca for hall of fame lobbying.

[BurningSteel]

Raymond is the rebuilds Bmo.

[FAN]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

Canucks made the playoffs every year he was on the team. Didn't make it the first year he was gone. I don't believe in coincidence so either Raymond is a playoff making machine or Vancouver is no good.

Well considering Raymond's team didn't make the playoffs last year I think the answer is that Vancouver is no good.

[handgroen]

Originally Posted by Point Blank

Haha actually there was a "Toronto is no good" thread, but the name was changed

to what?
"big tuna's no good"

[Mike Teavee]

He was okay for part of his time last year with the Leafs. I won't miss him - but I think he can still play well. Hopefully he'll do well in Calgary.

[heep223]

Does anyone know if Raymond can play RW?

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by heep223

Does anyone know if Raymond can play RW?

I hear he can.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

I hear he can.

Hockey news forecaster ssys he's equally adept at scoring goals and setting up linemates from either wing position.

This signing makes a little more sense now than it did July 1 with this info.

[MVW]

Originally Posted by heep223

Does anyone know if Raymond can play RW?

Yes he can.

[heep223]

Raymond's versatility, along with Colborne and Hudler also able to play RW, means that there could be a full-time top 6 LW spot up for grabs (Gaudreau/Baertschi).

We may be weak at RW on depth charts but we do have quite a bit of versatility and Raymond definitely adds to this. Really helps to be able to shift guys around as the kids are getting chances to play.

[Arya Stark]

To me, Raymond is a stop gap. I don't see him being with this team when we are competitive again, which is fine, you still need to ice a roster.

But not really happy or mad about this deal. I really don't think he's going to be here long term or a part of the solution.

[Buff]

Totally forgot about this signing.

[puckedoff]

I hate seeing him penciled in to our top line in the 'predict the lineups' threads.... ugh.

Hopefully he will prove me wrong

[Poe969]

Hate it or not, he's one of our only proven players so until one of our own prospects out plays him, he'll be in our top 6. Our team is young and rebuilding, having him in our top 6 isn't that bad as he'll provide some NHL talent but the fact that he's one of our best most likely means we'll be getting a good pick again this coming draft.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by puckedoff

I hate seeing him penciled in to our top line in the 'predict the lineups' threads.... ugh.

Hopefully he will prove me wrong

I have Glencross before him.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I have Glencross before him.

Me too. I think the top three lines could be interchangeable depending on who's hot.