[Signing] Sabres sign Derek Grant (2 way, $650k NHL, $400k AHL, $450k guaranteed) - Page 2 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Vulcan · 07-02-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHot25

Another one gone; a solid house cleaning by Treliving. Its definitely an old guard to the new guard transition, I think.

Lots of deadwood, I don't think I've seen anything quite like it. Usually they keep players around to provide some continuity in their AHL team.

Roof-Daddy · 07-02-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick M.

Who's left to show Janko the ropes at centre?

Pascal mentioned that they think Pribyl can play center, my bet is he gets a shot.

I also recall someone saying that Pollock might get a look at center as well.

Management will also probably sign some AHL guys and/or NHL two ways like Derek Grant last year.

Mike F · 07-02-2016, 01:52 PM

Too bad the Flames couldn't bring him back. He had size, decent speed, and most importantly was good in the faceoff circle. Of all the problem areas the Flames have had the past couple of years, the one they consistently fail to even attempt to address is their terrible faceoff performance.

I though Grant was a guy who could come in and win the 4th line C, faceoff specialist role.

bax · 07-02-2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Boo, really liked the potential there. Good size and face off skills.

Not really, I mean the guy is only one year younger than Backlund.

I think what you see is what you get.

topfiverecords · 07-02-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bax

Not really, I mean the guy is only one year younger than Backlund.

I think what you see is what you get.

I liked what I saw and got. Thought 4C would have been perfect for him but I guess we're planning other things and Stajan/Bollig are still sucking up spots.

activeStick · 07-02-2016, 02:23 PM

I can't remember, was Grant the guy Brent Burns or Thornton complimented after a game for his energy and play? Or was it Hathaway?

AC · 07-02-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by activeStick

I can't remember, was Grant the guy Brent Burns or Thornton complimented after a game for his energy and play? Or was it Hathaway?

Hathaway.

Da_Chief · 07-02-2016, 02:24 PM

Hathaway

That's why it's interesting seeing few roster predictions with him not in it.

memphusk · 07-02-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

A 26 year old with 40 games in the NHL with no goals. Would have been fine for the AHL, but very unlikely he becomes a regular NHLer.

Agreed. He is a Jason Krog.

Roof-Daddy · 07-02-2016, 02:45 PM

We keep losing what look to be solid, cheap NHL depth players due to having too many over priced depth veterans.

Schlemko last year, Grant this year, and probably Nakladal this year too. Smid, Stajan, Wideman and Engelland are great for veteran leadership during a rebuild I'm sure, but it will be nice when these contracts are off the books and potentially cheaper better options quit walking out the door.

StrykerSteve · 07-02-2016, 02:52 PM

Quality > quantity

Best of luck to him.

Samonadreau · 07-02-2016, 02:54 PM

Ya this is a head scratcher. Not sure why we didn't keep him on a similar deal.

If he wanted a one way than Ya let him go but he's a great depth guy to keep in your organization.

BACKCHECK!!! · 07-02-2016, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan

Lots of deadwood, I don't think I've seen anything quite like it. Usually they keep players around to provide some continuity in their AHL team.

Yeah, last year's AHL team was not the kind of thing anybody wants to provide continuity with.

Strange Brew · 07-02-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IgiTang

I think Hathaway made him expendable.

However, losing Shore, Jooris and Grant who are all solid role players for either the big club or the farm, hurt a bit.

Klimchuk and Poirier better step it up this year. It's their spots to lose now.

I hear you but not sure Hathaway is good enough to make anyone expendable. Agree with you on losing all those vets. Not ideal.

Cleveland Steam Whistle · 07-02-2016, 04:02 PM

Oh no we lost Grant. Now who will we pretend makes the veterans on this team are completely replaceable?

AC · 07-02-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Ya this is a head scratcher. Not sure why we didn't keep him on a similar deal.

If he wanted a one way than Ya let him go but he's a great depth guy to keep in your organization.

Darren Haynes suggested Grant didn't want to come back due to our centre depth in the NHL. Wanted a shot elsewhere.

FlamesAddiction · 07-02-2016, 05:37 PM

This almost reminds me of the time we let Jason Morgan go.

btimbit · 07-02-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

Darren Haynes suggested Grant didn't want to come back due to our centre depth in the NHL. Wanted a shot elsewhere.

Makes sense, isn't that why he signed here in the first place

Buffalo's centre depth is pretty good too though

AC · 07-02-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by btimbit

Makes sense, isn't that why he signed here in the first place

Buffalo's centre depth is pretty good too though

http://sabres.nhl.com/club/roster.htm

Yeah that's a good point.

Eichel, Ennis, Girgensons, McCormick, O'Reilly, and Reinhart all listed.

I believe Reinhart played wing last season mostly, but still Grant probably has a harder path to the NHL with the Sabres.

OzSome · 07-02-2016, 07:57 PM

Flames does not have any spot for Derek Grant that's why he bolted. He shouldn't be playing as a 4th line centre and he knew the Flames are already set with Monahan, Bennett and Backlund as #1, 2 and 3 centre respectively. Grant will never produce the wy he produced in Stockton by playing with less minutes and players with less likely to score points. I knew as soon as he became a UFA, he's gone. He might get a chance to play as a 3rd line centre in Buffalo.