[Signing] Flames sign Jiri Hudler - 4 Years, $16 Million

[killer_carlson]

There is more to come I think.

Feaster will give iginla a center I bet

[Caged Great]

I still think the Flames Re-Sign Olli.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I still think the Flames Re-Sign Olli.

The endless funny face pictures would be a great moral booster!

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

There is more to come I think.

Feaster will give iginla a center I bet

Roy was one of the more plausible options out there for a C.

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I still think the Flames Re-Sign Olli.

For 1M/yr finish my career in Calgary contract like Conroy took

[blender]

Oh lord! How did this happen? Cleveland Steam Whistle had me convinced that no FA's would sign with the Flames!!

[RT14]

I've never really been a big fan of Hudler and probably would have preferred just re-signing Jokinen because at least he has some size and strength advantage over Hudler and some proven chemistry with Glencross and moments with Iginla and Tanguay, but I'm also looking forward to seeing how all these new additions work out. Hopefully Hudler finds some chemistry early and helps Baertchi along, in which case this could all work out for the better.

I think we look better on paper already and it's looking like, with the number of proven NHLers on the roster at this point, there are going to be at least a couple significant trades coming before regular season starts. I'm optimistic Feaster has a solid plan in place and can't wait to see how this all turns out.

[dammage79]

Yeah, then Olli can take Jiri out for a Big Mac meal from MacDonalds

[Henry Fool]

Originally Posted by browna

Well that, and just the make up of it seems in-congruent in some way/shape/form that I obviously can't place my finger on.

Is it the re-signed average Stempniak/Comeau last years roster on one side, with unknowns like Cervenka and Hudler on the other side? The loss of veteran leadership in Jokinen and TK? Still no top centre? The smaller forward roster? Not sure.

But yes MMF, it is July 2.

It's a weird group. You have two European rookies there basically guaranteed significant ice time. If they'd addressed the specific weaknesses in size, toughness, character, faceoffs, it would seem better, but basically they've just filled the slots. Would have been happier trading for someone like Ott, for example. Someone that injects some emotional life to the lineup and helps the others to get out of their shells.

[TurnedTheCorner]

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[StAlbertFlame]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I still think the Flames Re-Sign Olli.

Stop it - don't be sayin' that. Flames need to just say NO to past nightmares that slightly improved the second time around. It is best to move on from Jokinen

[LouCypher]

I really liked TK but on the 4th line. You can bet that we wont be forced to play guys like that on scoring lines next year. (knock on wood)

[moon]

Not a fan of the signing but it fits in with Feasters get into 6-8th and get two home games mentality so understand why he did it.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by DionTheDman

Roy was one of the more plausible options out there for a C.

Agreed. I thought if he was available, we would be in the game.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Yeah, then Olli can take Jiri out for a Big Mac meal from MacDonalds

One of the best all time quotes

[Flash Walken]

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by moon

Not a fan of the signing but it fits in with Feasters get into 6-8th and get two home games mentality so understand why he did it.

They're going for more then that.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by StAlbertFlame

Stop it - don't be sayin' that. Flames need to just say NO to past nightmares that slightly improved the second time around. It is best to move on from Jokinen

We need a Center. The only other guy that are remotely good are

Jason Arnott
Olli Jokinen
Daymond Langkow
and a bunch of 3rd/4th line C's like Hecht, Brule, Moore, etc.

If you eliminate the best guy on that list, and the 3rd best guy on that list, you're left with Jason Arnott. I'm not opposed to Arnott coming here at all for a year or 2. Just think that if you're going to get someone, why not get a guy that you know has chemistry with players etc.

[Clarkey]

Good signing but I'm afraid he was elevated by the Wings system and won't put up as many points here.

[OilKiller]

Pretty stoked about this signing. Excellent talent that the Flames need in the worst way. Nicely done Feaster.