Rumour: Blake Coleman to Calgary

[Vinny01]

If the Flames have a deal for Coleman they will likely be sending a pick to Tampa to avoid him going to UFA market.

[btimbit]

Obviously depends on the $, but I really really love Coleman and he's the type of guy this team needs

[Slap_Shoot_the_Super_Shot]

An injection of a winning pedigree would be very welcomed; especially compared to our track record of UFA signings. Hopefully true.

[mrdonkey]

He's a decent middle 6 player but I'd be worried about the contract, especially for an American signing in Calgary. I have concerns this deal creeps into the 4.5 million range.

[agulati]

Depending on the contract, he can be a great addition to this team. Just worried it might be 5 or more per year.

[Enoch Root]

Interesting. Would be a solid replacement for Ryan - better player IMO.

35ish point guy. Except he had 31 in 55 with Tampa last year (46 point pace) and he had 2G and 2A in the finals.

[tvp2003]

Seems like a solid add -- will come at a cost (AAV and term) to be sure, plus a potential draft pick if we get his rights from Tampa before he hits UFA status.

He was born in Texas so perhaps he's okay with "Texas North"?

[Coach]

This, I like.

[SuperMatt18]

This will be an overpay, but I really like the player.

Having a shut down line is essential to have success in the NHL right now and the addition of Pitlick and Coleman would prove that it’s a clear priority for the team to create a defensive third line this year.

[Vinny01]

If he is coming in the play center I am sure the contract will not be a 4th line type. I wonder if this opens the door to move Monahan or Backlund?

[devo22]

also the kind of player that'd do well for Sutter I'd imagine.

if they can sign him to the Hudler special or something along those lines, that's a heck of deal. But given what Goodrow and Hyman got ...

[Monahammer]

3.5 mil is a win. 4 is pretty meh. above gets hairy. Ditto anything beyond 5 years.

4x4 is a win in my books, though I think he's not quite worth 4.

[jg13]

I'm guessing hes going to be looking for 4.5-5M a year on a 5-6 year deal based on his linemate Goodrows contract (6yrs 3.6aav) who he outproduced and are just a year apart in age + Coleman plays C

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

3.5 mil is a win. 4 is pretty meh. above gets hairy. Ditto anything beyond 5 years.

4x4 is a win in my books, though I think he's not quite worth 4.

Agreed.

[Savvy27]

That's exciting. Him on a line with Mangiapane could be an excellent forechecking unit. Exactly the kind of player that one would think Sutter wants added to the line up.

[Monahammer]

Coleman and Pitlick both have Sutter move painted all over them eh.

[shotinthebacklund]

coleman is a guy I have really liked in the past. I think he would be a excellent fit for the flames too. Contract could be a bit dicey but not overly worried about it. I think Coleman has been pretty underrated. Unsure when we would have acquired his rights.

[direwolf]

I'd be ok with this. Coleman is a solid player.

[memphusk]

A guy that has a high give a #### meter. Could work.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by 868904

This will be an overpay.

Good player but this board will hate the contract.

He’s a Zach Hyman type so think similar dollars and term.

You’re always going to overpay when there is no acquisition cost.

What’s a first round pick worth in cash value?

That’s what he’d cost if he wasn’t a UFA.

He’s a young 29 as he played 4 years college and has 300 games in the NHL.

He’s a robust and skilled player. Like him a lot.