[Signing] Flames sign Versteeg (1yr, $950k)

[Phaneufenstein]

Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt

Versteeg Brouwer Frolik. Hawks RWers

Are you saying we are getting Kane next?

[sureLoss]

News Update

Rob Tychkowski @Sun_Tychkowski
"He was offered a contract here." Oilers coach Todd McLellan on Kris Versteeg

[Fighting Banana Slug]

I'm not mad at all, it just doesn't make sense (Versteeg in that spot, rather than Tkatchuk out)

[IgiTang]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Ferland is a young, developing, improving player. What would be dumb would be assuming he can't improve on those totals.

I like how there is competition for that spot now.

Before it was

Ferland
Chiasson
Brouwer (was unlikely due to Chemistry with Bennett)

Now, Versteeg, Ferland and Chiasson will battle it out and have to maintain it..

The good news is Johnny and Monny are used to that right side being a revolving door so they should be able to play with anyone.

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Injury prone, Oiler cast-off that is well past his best days. Yes, it's sad that it's an upgrade. But it is an upgrade on Vey, Bollig, and probably Stajan.

Many Edmonton insiders speculated the Oilers were trying to sign him, so "Oilers cast off" probably not a valid description

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Ferland is a young, developing, improving player. What would be dumb would be assuming he can't improve on those totals.

So what do you think this signifies for the Flames, that they are thinking of placing Ferland on the top line and Versteeg on the 4th?

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

News Update

Rob Tychkowski @Sun_Tychkowski
"He was offered a contract here." Oilers coach Todd McLellan on Kris Versteeg

[TheoFleury]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Holly crap. I suddenly hope Versteeg is lining up next to Bennett and Brouwer tomorrow. Some of you taking it very personal that someone might suggest TKachuk might not be on that line. Regardless of logic or lack of behind it, why so mad? You guys laminate your starting line up cards already?

It's because it makes no sense. Might as well play guys on their right side unless you have an actual reason not to.

[locsofblu]

Originally Posted by AcGold

I'd rather Ferland than Versteeg in that spot.

I like Ferland to but he has zero finish. Better suited on the 3rd line with Backs and Fro!

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

I'm not mad at all, it just doesn't make sense (Versteeg in that spot, rather than Tkatchuk out)

You don't hand a spot to a player that may or may not make it past his 8 game audition. That's something the Oilers did for years now and look where it got them.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

[sureLoss]

Duha on 960 says its obvious to him that the Flames think Versteeg is a fit on Gaudreau and Monahan's line. Don't want to break up the Backlund/Frolik chemistry.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by locsofblu

I like Ferland to but he has zero finish. Better suited on the 3rd line with Backs and Fro!

Zero finish and poor offensive instincts as well. He'd be a complete anchor to two elite talents like Gaudreau and Monahan.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Duha on 960 says its obvious to him that the Flames think Versteeg is a fit on Gaudreau and Monahan's line. Don't want to break up the Backlund/Frolik chemistry.

What an idiot that Duha is, doesn't he know young players can improve?

blah blah blah

[Roof-Daddy]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Versteeg
D Tkachuk - Bennett - Brouwer
M Ferland - Backlund - Frolik
L Bouma - M Stajan - Hamilton/Chiasson

Wouldn't hurt my feelings to see Stajan in the pressbox either. Go with:

Bouma - Hamilton - Chiasson

...as the 4th line.

[Toonage]

Unsure if noted here yet or not but this signing is further proof that Burke doesn't pull the strings. It was my understanding he hated Versteeg.

[Erick Estrada]

Didn't the Oilers feel they could trade Yakupov because Versteeg could replace him on RW? Pretty embarrassing to have your rival team scoop him up from under your nose.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I don't want to side track this thread but Ferland is an offensive black hole who should never play top 6. He's fine in a bottom 6 role when he's playing hard and smart but the guy is not talented enough to play in scoring role.

Ferland is a young, developing, improving player who showed surprisingly good smarts, passing, puck handling and skating last season despite not putting up many points. Those who watched him closely saw this offensive upside and apparently some people glossed it over. We don't all see the same things when we watch hockey. But there are a few of us on this board who have seen Ferland's offensive upside that he may still realize.

Twould be silly to suggest a very young and inexperienced player won't improve and generate more offense.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Didn't the Oilers feel they could trade Yakupov because Versteeg could replace him on RW? Pretty embarrassing to have your rival team scoop him up from under your nose.

Chia counted his chickens before they hatched all right. As of right now they have very limited options, especially if someone goes down.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

What an idiot that Duha is, doesn't he know young players can improve?

blah blah blah

I think Versteeg is likely to play on the first line as well. That has nothing to do with people's ability to see Ferlands offensive upside or not