10-11-2016, 04:20 PM
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#321
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by FlamesFanFromBC
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I don't think so. From what I can find, pay in the Swiss league tops out around $500,000 per year, and he probably wouldn't have been making the top salary.
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10-11-2016, 04:25 PM
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#322
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Scoring Winger
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Seems like a good move given the hole that was going to be on the RW beside Monahan and Gaudreau. After watching a few highlights it looks like 1) He scores most of his goals from the left side inside the circle with a pretty good one-timer and 2) He has played for a ton of teams for a 30 year old.
Given the choice, I would have taken Hudler back on a one year deal over Versteeg. I know Versteeg comes in about $1M cheaper but Hudler had some great chemistry on that line and still put up 46 points despite having a bad season.
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10-11-2016, 04:30 PM
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#323
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by bob-loblaw
The signing makes we wonder why we didn't give him a PTO first. Is there a limit every spring?
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Brad said on the fan that they approached his agent to discuss taking him on during the summer and at that point he had already agreed to the PTO with the Oilers, I believe.
Sounds like Edmonton approached him right after being released by his european team and just beat Calgary to the punch.
It's pretty clear he was weighing both options probably throughout camp, knowing the Flames' interest. Perhaps held out on deciding until Gaudreau was under contract and BT could approach him again.
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10-11-2016, 04:33 PM
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#324
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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I know Versteeg has friends/family in Calgary also, as he grew up in Lethbridge.
I always heard tales of people in Calgary who grew up with him and ended up going to the Blackhawks Cup celebrations and getting VIP treatment...riding the limos, convincing girls they were Hawks players, etc.
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10-11-2016, 04:35 PM
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#325
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He is also close friends with Brouwer and said they stay in contact and their kids are friends as well.
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10-11-2016, 04:36 PM
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#326
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Last time the Flames signed a player in a PTO with a hated rival it turned out really well for our top line. BMo had a solid year playing with Iggy and Tangs with Jarome having a 41 goal 86pt season. Hoping Versteeg has the same impact on our current top line.
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10-11-2016, 04:42 PM
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#327
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
Sadly, the Flames are paying Raymond $100,000 more this season to not play for them than they're paying Versteeg to play for them.
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Sadly, money well spent to keep Mayray away from this team.
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10-11-2016, 05:18 PM
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#328
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by djsFlames
He is also close friends with Brouwer and said they stay in contact and their kids are friends as well.
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1 year Olds have friends? 
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10-11-2016, 05:40 PM
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#329
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: polymer records
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And who has the secret plans to Rogers Place stored in his BB8 unit?
Kris ####ing Versteeg
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10-11-2016, 05:46 PM
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#330
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Scoring Winger
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Price is good.... but I'm not a fan of Versteeg.. hate to be cheering for him
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10-11-2016, 05:56 PM
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#331
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kamloops
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Originally Posted by Weitz
1 year Olds have friends? |
Sure. Why not?
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10-11-2016, 06:08 PM
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#332
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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I like this deal. Proven winner and on a 1 year deal. Low risk and high reward possibility.
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10-11-2016, 06:35 PM
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#333
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CGY
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Renaud Lavoie @Renlavoietva
#flames Kris Versteeg has a no-trade clause in his contract. List of 3 teams he don't want to be traded.
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10-11-2016, 06:41 PM
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#334
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cranbrook
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hockey.modern
Renaud Lavoie @Renlavoietva
#flames Kris Versteeg has a no-trade clause in his contract. List of 3 teams he don't want to be traded.
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I wonder if one is the Oilers.. 
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10-11-2016, 06:42 PM
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#335
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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Originally Posted by belsarius
I wonder if one is the Oilers.. |
I think every single player in the history of no trade clauses has had Edmonton on their list.
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10-11-2016, 06:43 PM
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#336
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In Your MCP
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hockey.modern
Renaud Lavoie @Renlavoietva
#flames Kris Versteeg has a no-trade clause in his contract. List of 3 teams he don't want to be traded.
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Pleasebeedmontonpleasebeedmontonpleasebeedmonton
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10-11-2016, 06:48 PM
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#337
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Looks like a bunch of lip service to me. If his priority was playing close to home why did he sign with HC Bern before July was over? The only reason he is back in the NHL is because he failed his physical with HC Bern.
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10-11-2016, 06:49 PM
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#338
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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like this as he has a history with several players and management is quite confident in him.
hes good on shootouts and is a helluva smart player
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10-11-2016, 06:50 PM
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#339
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Personally I absolutely hate Versteeg. Came across as arrogant when with the Leafs. Very mediocre player at this stage of his career. Not a fan of this move at all. Who else could have the Flames moved on instead of him I have no idea, but I just don't like the idea of him being in a Flames jersey. Early favorite to be the fan whipping boy I predict.
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10-11-2016, 06:50 PM
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#340
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Wasn't Versteeg one of the Blackhawk players that Friedman said was saying was saying disgusting things to Iginla during the playoffs. Friedman wouldn't even repeat what he was saying because it was so vulgar and he said he has never seen a player take that much verbal abuse on the ice.
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