[Signing] Flames sign RW Michael Frolik to 5 year deal ($4.3 mil aav)

[getbak]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

He's 6'1, 200lbs. I wouldn't call that smallish.

Pretty much league average for a forward.

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I'm not a fan of this signing. 5 years / 4.3m AAV for a winger who averages 15 goals/22 assists a season in his career? He sure as hell better be an intangibles monster.

...Seems like a knee-jerk reaction to the Flames being a poor possession team. Even though it doesn't solve Burke/Treliving's self-induced issues of such Possession Gods as Smid, Engelland, Bollig, Raymond, and Colborne.

He's shown to be a 40 point guy with 2nd/3rd line minutes. Doesn't need to be on PP, can contribute on PK. Great possession which pushes the likes of Bollig and Raymond down or out of the lineup, doubling up on that increased possession. Only 27, while having a very manageable cap hit. Not to mention, experience as a Stanley Cup winner.

The only downside? He's left handed. And not 6'2" exactly. Serious overreaction.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

For anyone who doesn't like the length, Frolik will be the same age as Hudler when this deal expires.

[tvp2003]

Would you say Frolik has legit top 6 scoring upside? Or more of a 2/3 line tweener?

I like the size and the consistent production; winning a Stanley Cup never hurts either.

[OILFAN #81]

Hamilton's contract was amazing, this one I don't think is a steal. I think it's fair value. He has a career high of 45 points and is a good defensive player. 4.3 M is fair.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Giordano has a contract until next summer.

Still have 7 million in cap space left with Buoma, Ferland Shore and Byron to sign. Summer just started, could see players moved out too.

I can't see Shore, Ferkland and Byron getting contracts worth a million dollars a year or more.

Bouma is going to probably get 3 years and 1.5 to 2 per year. We're in good shape going into the season. we're in good shape for getting the kids signed next summer with those contracts coming off of the books.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Would you say Frolik has legit top 6 scoring upside? Or more of a 2/3 line tweener?

I like the size and the consistent production; winning a Stanley Cup never hurts either.

2nd or 3rd line at worst.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Hamilton's contract was amazing, this one I don't think is a steal. I think it's fair value. He has a career high of 45 points and is a good defensive player. 4.3 M is fair.

Getting fair deal on July first usually means win for the team. Totally agree it's a fair deal but when you're signing a UFA, you expect more.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Hamilton's contract was amazing, this one I don't think is a steal. I think it's fair value. He has a career high of 45 points and is a good defensive player. 4.3 M is fair.

You're not taking into account this is a UFA signing. The context is important.

[Robbob]

You always have to pay a year or more on July first. Honestly, 4.3 in five years isn't a bad cap hit for a player barely into his 30's.

[browna]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

For anyone who doesn't like the length, Frolik will be the same age as Hudler when this deal expires.

Of all the thing Treliving has done, managing to keep Hudler the same age for the next 5 years is a scientific milestone, nevermind a solid hockey move for the Flames.

[StrykerSteve]

[Azure]

If they clear a couple contracts out it gives them more than enough cap space to resign all the RFAs.

Also, as mentioned we have $32 million coming off the books in the next two years, so it will work out great.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I can't see Shore, Ferkland and Byron getting contracts worth a million dollars a year or more.

Bouma is going to probably get 3 years and 1.5 to 2 per year. We're in good shape going into the season. we're in good shape for getting the kids signed next summer with those contracts coming off of the books.

Shore and Byron shouldn't get more then a million a season. Ferland gets it if the Flames believe in him and it's a 3+ year deal.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Dion

Term is too long and would have prefered a 3 year deal.

Of course we would have preferred that, but then we wouldn't have landed him.

We had a huge hole on RW. Frolik helps fill that void.

He's a god amongst the fancystats crowd and I think he can push 50 points playing in our top 6.

[Yanda]

Originally Posted by Benched

I'm regretting we probably can't keep hudler

I dunno, what would Hudler want 6M? all we do is let Smid expire and use a cheaper 8th defensemen in 2017

[Locke]

This is going to be a hell of a team to watch next year.

[ScorchyScorch]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Bouma - Bennett - Frolik
Ferland - Backlund - Jones
Bollig - Stajan - Colborne

Raymond
Jooris
Byron
Shore

Giordano - Brodie
Russell - Hamilton
Engelland - Wideman

Smid
Wotherspoon

Hiller
Ramo
Ortio

There's got to be a minimum of 2 trades coming IMO. But the roster is looking solid going into next season.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Darren Haynes ‏@DarrenWHaynes 9m9 minutes ago
I was just listing all the Flames forwards at the moment and three-quarters of the way through, my pen ran out of ink.

[Benched]

Originally Posted by Yanda

I dunno, what would Hudler want 6M? all we do is let Smid expire and use a cheaper 8th defensemen in 2017

And Monny Johnny contracts. I am afraid