[Signing] Flames sign Dennis Gilbert (2 yrs, 1 way deal, $762.5k)

[agulati]

Would rather have had Colin White at his cap hit as a bounce back candidate

[Sandman]

Everyone calm down, this is depth. Seems like a nice addition, has size and is a very good skater. Once upon a time, this player had very real potential, and was a 3rd round pick. Sutter might be able to coax something out of him.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by zukes

These are clearly signings that they had planned regardless of the JG13 situation. Plan B is taking some time.

Many of the players (Trocheck, Varano, Copp) I was hoping would be part of plan B are already signed.

There was no plan b just plan reBuild

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

1 way is irrelevant - why do we have to go through this every July?

It's irrelevant.

Over under line on 1-way overreaction posts is 23.5.

[AC]

CP: Don't make any big name free agent signings Treliving!
Treliving: *Signs a couple no-risk depth players*
CP: lol, wtf, why?

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Originally Posted by zukes

These are clearly signings that they had planned regardless of the JG13 situation. Plan B is taking some time.

Many of the players (Trocheck, Varano, Copp) I was hoping would be part of plan B are already signed.

Yes this is definitely the case, but it's still fun to make fun at the scenario because making fun of it takes the attention briefly away from the disappointing reality of the situation.

[Infinit47]

Feels like these are the deals the Flames were going to make to fill out the roster if they actually signed Gaudreau. Weird.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by zukes

These are clearly signings that they had planned regardless of the JG13 situation. Plan B is taking some time.

Many of the players (Trocheck, Varano, Copp) I was hoping would be part of plan B are already signed.

I was actually thinking these signings were likely planned with Gaudreau signing in mind where they would be tight against the cap ceiling. I guess even with space freed up they still liked the players enough to go through with things.

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[shotinthebacklund]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Apologies. There are no waiver or cap implications when sending a player down to the ahl, based on 1way vs 2way contracts?

1 way is pay based. It means instead of a NHL and a different AHL salary, He will be payed the same NHL salary regardless of where he is playing

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Buff

Gilbert, Meloche and Rooney.... did the Flames just hire a new law firm?

It's Saul Goodman

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Actual cap implications are small. Even though they are 1 way deals they are low enough to be sent to the AHL.

Good point. These guys could be used as veteran AHL depth to allow the Flames to audition young guys in the system.

[GreenLantern2814]

This is easily Try-Hard’s greatest start to Free Agency ever.

[Red_Baron]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I doubt we’re being deliberately trolled, but this a very weird direction to pivot in. I really can’t figure out the endgame, unless it’s phase one of blowing things up.

Lighting the fuse. Tkachuk trade will be when we aim for the bottom.

[agulati]

Originally Posted by shotinthebacklund

1 way is pay based. It means instead of a NHL and a different AHL salary, He will be payed the same NHL salary regardless of where he is playing

I generally take it to mean that the team is going to give him a very real chance to play in the NHL. That’s why it is a head scratcher.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by AC

CP: Don't make any big name free agent signings Treliving!
Treliving: *Signs a couple no-risk depth players*
CP: lol, wtf, why?

My only gripe on the signings are if they take opportunity away from our Ahl guys.

I would rather see Gawdwin re-uped and guys like Phillips, Ruzika and Pelltier given a chance to play.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

My only gripe on the signings are if they take opportunity away from our Ahl guys.

I would rather see Gawdwin re-uped and guys like Phillips, Ruzika and Pelltier given a chance to play.

Who says they won't?

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

Feels like these are the deals the Flames were going to make to fill out the roster if they actually signed Gaudreau. Weird.

Maybe they are signing another big UFA....cough cough Kadri.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by agulati

1 way? Head scratcher for sure.

For those who don't know the rules

One way is about his salary only...him and his cap can still go to the AHL. He will likely be one of the Heats better defenders and one or two of them will be in Calgary this season.

[Ford Prefect]

One thing for sure, lack of truculence won’t be a problem.