[Signing] Blues sign Jon Gillies (1 yr, 2 way)

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

With Gillies and Schneider out, look for the Flames to pick up a depth minor leaguer. Hopefully a youngster, because Wolf is several years down the road.

Tre said he is looking to add to the pipeline. I’m guessing he will be looking at undrafted college and junior prospects

Also said Parsons is currently dealing with an ankle injury

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Him signing anywhere might be the most surprising news of the day. I figured he was destined for Europe.

[keenan87]

Its interesting to see soo many Flames players being picked up. Isn't this an anomaly? Usually most of them are out of the league after leaving the Flames.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Tre said he is looking to add to the pipeline. I’m guessing he will be looking at undrafted college and junior prospects

Also said Parsons is currently dealing with an ankle injury

Yeah... one for the ECHL at least. I think Parsons is better off in the AHL going forward. The Flames probably give him a one year short term "show me" deal (similar to Rittich and Gillies in past years).

A younger pro that can push Wolf a bit when he graduates the CHL. The newly drafted Russian kid, Daniil Chechelev, is probably going to stay home for a little while.

[blender]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Its interesting to see soo many Flames players being picked up. Isn't this an anomaly? Usually most of them are out of the league after leaving the Flames.

Well, despite the lack of playoff results and notwithstanding the strange narrative of perpetual mediocrity around these parts the Flames have the deepest, most talented team they've had since 2009. Stands to reason.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by AC

In 2016 I flew back from Penticton after the rookie tournament and sat on the plane between Stepan Falkovsky and Jon Gillies.

It appears my curse is now complete.

I assume you lost the arm rest battle between those 2 giants.