[News] Kylington skating at Flames practice Dec 1. No timeline for return.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Better, yeah… but it’s something that happens every summer. I didn’t understand what “sucked” about it.

You’d also have to assume there is a lot of goodwill between the two parties on how this was handled. I don’t think Kylington could have asked for more from his employer. If the Flames want to re-sign him I’m sure it’ll happen.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Think that's why Hunt mae the team out of camp, and Zary was the only player available to replace him when they sent him down.

A Pelletier return is not looking good. Fingers crossed for a Wolf, though.

[Jiri Hrdina]

From a scrabble efficiency point of view, Zary indeed may have the best name. Pelletier the worst. Zary gets you 14 from just 4 letters, while Pelletier's long-ass name only nets 11.

[D as in David]

Lindholm for Holz would make sense. Creates space to upgrade elsewhere. $'s and characters.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

From a scrabble efficiency point of view, Zary indeed may have the best name. Pelletier the worst. Zary gets you 14 from just 4 letters, while Pelletier's long-ass name only nets 11.

But the 'Z' costs so much tho!!

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

From a scrabble efficiency point of view, Zary indeed may have the best name. Pelletier the worst. Zary gets you 14 from just 4 letters, while Pelletier's long-ass name only nets 11.

16 for Zary. Y is 4 points.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

From a scrabble efficiency point of view, Zary indeed may have the best name. Pelletier the worst. Zary gets you 14 from just 4 letters, while Pelletier's long-ass name only nets 11.

I’ll be that guy - you can’t use names in Scrabble.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He hasn't played in a long time. It could take a while for him to get back to game speed and even longer to pickup his play where he left off.

For sure. I would think absolute best case scenario would be several weeks. And of course would include an AHL stint.

Looking at the Wrnagler's schedule, they are on an 8-game homestand from Dec 28 through Jan 12th. That would be a perfect opportunity to get a conditioning stint in, if he is ready.

But that's BEST case IMO, and it could well take longer.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Sucks that he is also a UFA at seasons end.

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Why? Why wouldn’t both parties be interested in continuing their professional relationship?

Sure, he is a pending UFA. However, the Flames have been EXEMPLARY in dealing with him. Why would he not re-sign here?

And why would the Flames not want him? They are in the process of trading at least 2, and maybe 3 defensemen this year. Kylington is a free asset that is already in the fold. Why would they not offer him a contract?

I think that if Kylington is in the NHL next year, it is a near certainty that it will be in Calgary.

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Sure, he is a pending UFA. However, the Flames have been EXEMPLARY in dealing with him.

Absolutely. There is no way that he can't appreciate how the Flames have handled this.

It would be interesting to see how the Oilers would handle the same situation. I'd hazard a guess that it would be far less professional.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

I’ll be that guy - you can’t use names in Scrabble.

You haven’t lived until you’ve played sports names scrabble

[D as in David]

Maybe the Swedes still with the Flames makes a difference, as well. Who knows?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Locke

With Sharangovich, Kylington and Mangiapane the Flames are exhausting their 'Name Bar' Budget.

They might squeak in under the wire because they ditched a 'Z.'

My source says the Wranglers have signed a bunch of Korean players for that very reason. Their names are Kim, Pak, and Oh.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think that if Kylington is in the NHL next year, it is a near certainty that it will be in Calgary.

The interesting part would be the contract offer. 1 year $1 million seems fair to prove he's capable of playing before getting a bigger contract.

[TheKiprusoffResurrection]

Amazing news. We're all wishing you the best, Oliver!

[Number 39]

Originally Posted by Fire

The interesting part would be the contract offer. 1 year $1 million seems fair to prove he's capable of playing before getting a bigger contract.

I agree, something close to league min plus bonuses based on games played (if allowed under the CBA).

[GFG#1]

Originally Posted by Number 39

I agree, something close to league min plus bonuses based on games played (if allowed under the CBA).

I would prefer a 2 year deal, and I wouldn't be opposed to it being between 2-2.25.

I think he will be effective once he is back playing. 2mil isn't a crazy over pay, but if it gets you 2 years to see how he bounces back. It is better than a 1 year and he walks or needs a massive bump. Gives you a little wiggle room. This is all assuming he at least gets back to playing at least 10 games this year.

That is assuming he doesn't test free agency this summer anyhow, but he needs to start playing sooner rather than later if he plans on doing that.

[Sylvanfan]

If the likes of Hanifan and Tanev do leave having a thid guy like Kylington still here becomes a pretty big need.

[Strange Brew]

Honestly any talk of a contract feels premature at this point. You'd need to be quite confident that he will be on the ice.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

From a scrabble efficiency point of view, Zary indeed may have the best name. Pelletier the worst. Zary gets you 14 from just 4 letters, while Pelletier's long-ass name only nets 11.

You can’t use all 7 letters on Zary. With a couple of pieces in the right place on the board, it’s possible with Pelletier

Gotta go for the extra 50 points