Jon Rhealt signs with FLA

[Phaneufenstein]

According to CapGeek
http://capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=2323

Never watched the guy play, but heard he was a pretty good depth player...
Any insight as to why he wasn't retained?

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Phaneufenstein

According to CapGeek
http://capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=2323

Never watched the guy play, but heard he was a pretty good depth player...
Any insight as to why he wasn't retained?

Replaced by Ben Street.

Rhealt wanted a 2-way deal, as did Street

Feaster said that Troy Ward wanted Street, but that it had to come at the cost of another player, and I assume it was Rhealt.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Guy was one of the better players on the heat in my opinion.

But had to make room on the team for Stajan.

[thymebalm]

Rheault was insane in November. I remember that. Over a point A game and points in nearly every game. Too bad he's gone

[Jaybird]

Originally Posted by thymebalm

Rheault was insane in November. I remember that. Over a point A game and points in nearly every game. Too bad he's gone

That is unfortunate, lots of potential with Rheault. However I think this is a positive move for Rheault. Ward seems to like bringing in players he has had experience with....It does come at the expense of others but I imagine many coaches feel that way. Every player needs to have a coach that has a vested interest in them......otherwise it gets pretty tough to succeed.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Jaybird

That is unfortunate, lots of potential with Rheault. However I think this is a positive move for Rheault. Ward seems to like bringing in players he has had experience with....It does come at the expense of others but I imagine many coaches feel that way. Every player needs to have a coach that has a vested interest in them......otherwise it gets pretty tough to succeed.

I think Ward really liked Rheault, but I think Rheault was the player that was put in that either/or situation with Street. I think Feaster told him it's either Rheault or Street, who do you want? Like you said, I definitely came down to Ward having prior experience with Street.

I guess whether or not that's a good thing remains to be seen with the additions of McKelvie and Street.