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

[Anduril]

Darren Haynes ‏@DarrenWHaynes
Sorry to say that with 17 forwards that legitimately could or should be in the NHL, I don't see any way the #Flames can fit in Olli Jokinen.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Benched

And Monny Johnny contracts. I am afraid

Here we go

[StrykerSteve]

Good example of his wheels, dangerous on the PK.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by Benched

And Monny Johnny contracts. I am afraid

You are one of many not realizing / understanding we have a significant amount of cap space / contracts coming off the books over the next few years as well.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Good example of his wheels, dangerous on the PK.

I think he'll be a great fit. The Winnipeg media guy on FAN960 really seems to like him. "Elite" PK guy, very strong defensively, very good possession player, good wheels, versatile, has offence. What's not to like?

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by 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.

lol

But I have to think a trade or two is coming. Clearly there is no need for Raymond

[saillias]

Treliving said we wouldn't be active today. Liar! Burke rid us of this dishonest man. /s

[Hemi-Cuda]

I really hope this means that Treliving is confident he can unload Raymond somewhere. Getting that 3m off the books would completely eliminate any cap pressure the Flames might be under. Hopefully Mr. Wizard starts calling some teams looking to reach the cap floor

[Gaudfather]

Johnny Bocce ‏@bookofloob 3m3 minutes ago
so would you leave Bennett on the wing for one more season and let him play with Backlund and Frolik?

[MrMastodonFarm]

gary lawless ‏@garylawless 19m19 minutes ago
intel from last summer on Frolik-#nhljets had club offering money in low 3s and for three years. player wanted 4 and 4. He got 4.3 and 5

Lawless is a sports writer and radio personality in Winnipeg.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

He's 27.

NAnd meanwhile, you are one of the biggest supporters of Sekera's 6 year deal.

I've placed this poster on ignore now. He's against the grain on every topic even if it doesn't makes sense. From liking Gordon trade for Oilers, before Hamilton signing saying ppl won't like the saying once its announced, to not liking the term on this etc etc...Easy pass on his posting.

Great signing but it does open a way for Hudler to move out though.

[Yanda]

Need to move Raymond, Bollig and Hiller.

[David Struch]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Byron - Bennett - Frolik
Bouma - Backlund - Colborne
Ferland - Shore - Jooris

Brodie - Hamilton
Giordano - Wideman
Russell - Engelland

Ramo
Ortio

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

I've placed this poster on ignore now. He's against the grain on every topic even if it doesn't makes sense. From liking Gordon trade for Oilers, before Hamilton signing saying ppl won't like the saying once its announced, to not liking the term on this etc etc...Easy pass on his posting.

Great signing but it does open a way for Hudler to move out though.

"Who is Hunter Smith" put him on the radar early.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by David Struch

Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Byron - Bennett - Frolik
Bouma - Backlund - Colborne
Ferland - Shore - Jooris

Brodie - Hamilton
Giordano - Wideman
Russell - Engelland

Ramo
Ortio

You don't put Ferland on the 4th line and Byron on the 2nd. Also, where's Jones and Raymond?

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Anduril

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.

I never said it's a bad signing - I just think it's a knee-jerk one. It's not a great one though. As long as he remains productive he'll be movable but at the same time look at his playoff stats against Anaheim - 0 goals 0 assists in 17:22. That's the team we're trying to beat and he wasn't very effective against them last year. I would love if Frolik proves me wrong and turns out to be our Justin Williams. I'm just not banking on it.

And considering a great possession players in Jooris got pushed out of the lineup for Bollig/Raymond, I wouldn't bank on that either. The only way to rid ourselves of bad possession players is to get them off the roster.

In other news, we're just a Czech Centre away from icing a Czech line:

Hudler-Frolik
Smid-Nakladal

[Timbo]

Originally Posted by Yanda

Need to move Raymond, Bollig and Hiller.

Is it possible BT is working on Arizona to pick up some of our excess players?

[Itse]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

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

I thought I saw 6'0 and 190something.

But yeah, I guess he's more like average in any case. Would like to see us get bigger, but Frolik should make us better which is more important

As for where he fits, he was 116th in points by forwards in the league last season, so above average 2nd line production.

Great contract for a UFA. There's always risk with a 5 year contract, but to get quality players you have to give quality contracts.

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

I've placed this poster on ignore now. He's against the grain on every topic even if it doesn't makes sense. From liking Gordon trade for Oilers, before Hamilton signing saying ppl won't like the saying once its announced, to not liking the term on this etc etc...Easy pass on his posting.

Great signing but it does open a way for Hudler to move out though.

Honest question... Any chance he's moon? Sure reminds me of that guy...

[ScorchyScorch]

Originally Posted by browna

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.

Thanks for this.