[Signing] Ducks sign Mason Raymond 1yr, 2-way ($675k NHL, $225k AHL)

[morgin]

Good for him. He's such a nice guy and it would be nice if he could finish off his career on a positive note.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Bizarre move. The Ducks are all about powerforwards, puck possession and cycling. Raymond is like the antithesis of their game. It's hard for me to imagine him lasting the year there.

Speed lost them the series with the Blackhawks in 2015.
They acquired Hagelin right after, but he didn't fit Boudreau's system. They then watched.. Hagelin win the cup.
They know Raymond has had success with Carlyle. Not a surprise they're still looking for Hagelin type forwards, though Raymond has seen better days, but the signing is very unsurprising.

[sharkov]

Another former Canuck that Anaheim wants

[Red Menace]

Ducks still have some holes in their top 9, wouldn't be surprised if they sign Hudler too

[getbak]

Originally Posted by JJolg

Was raymond's PTO in Toronto under Carlyle?

Yes, it was.

[FlameZilla]

Probably signs for league minimum & then scores 20 goals.

With any luck we won't be the suckers who sign him to $3m/season on the back of it next time.

[sureLoss]

News Update

Renaud Lavoie @renlavoietva
Mason Raymond signed with #ducks. 1 year at $675 000 ($225 000 AHL) #tvasports

[getbak]

That sounds about right. Good deal for him and the Ducks. Helps offset some of the money he loses through the buyout.

[killer_carlson]

Low risk, moderate reward here.

Raymond could be an ideal 13th forward for the Ducks. He can move up and down the lineup and was reportedly a true pro when sent to the AHL last year. Hope it works out for him - unless he's playing us.

[tko]

Good - I'm glad he landed somewhere ... but really glad its not the flames

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by Red Menace

Ducks still have some holes in their top 9, wouldn't be surprised if they sign Hudler too

I don't know Vancouver situation but they could use a guy like Hudler on the second line

[btimbit]

2 way, that's not bad at all then

[Lanny_McDonald]

Good minor league signing by the Ducks.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Good for Raymond. Hope he does well there, other than the times we play them of course. I think he is the type of player that under the right circumstances, can help a team. If this doesn't work out for him, however, his NHL career is probably over.

[Toonage]

Headlines from the future:
Mason Raymond earned $225,000 playing hockey this past year.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Headlines from the future:
Mason Raymond earned $225,000 playing hockey this past year.

Running down ex-players is very Oilerish.

Best of luck to local boy Mason going forward.

[Cantrader]

Good luck Raymond! Very low risk signing for the ducks

[Monahan For Mayor]

Good luck. A shame it didn't work out here.

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Running down ex-players is very Oilerish.

Best of luck to local boy Mason going forward.

Didn't like him when he was a Flame, now he is the enemy.

Local boy gone bad.

[calgaryblood]

Yeah I hope he plays 82 games next year with the Ducks. That's about the only hope I have for him because if he's a regular on Anaheim then they're really in trouble.