[Signing] Flames sign CZE D Jakub Nakladal to 1 year ELC

[devo22]

I like it. Low risk move and adds some competition in camp. Like Treliving would say, "another bullet in the chamber".

[JayP]

Originally Posted by codynw

Is he a big pylon or can he actually get around the ice?

Corey Pronman (prospect writer for ESPN) said on Twitter that he's a decent skater for what it's worth.

I wouldn't count on much for offense, but a physical defenseman who can move a bit is worth a shot. We have plenty of offense from our defense anyways - we just need more reliable options on our bottom pairing.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Any word on Smid? If he is done and Diaz is not resigned, that would open the spots. Nakladal & Wotherspoon trade off.

The word is that Smid will likely not play again. Not confirmed officially yet.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Well, I guess we know Potter's not gonna be in training camp.

I think we already knew that. This is more likely not a good sign for anyone who wanted Diaz back next year.


They should let him keep his number, and have Brodie switch back to 66, just so we can watch the riots every time the Flames go to Pittsburgh.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Any word on Smid? If he is done and Diaz is not resigned, that would open the spots. Nakladal & Wotherspoon trade off.

There's been rumors that Smid is in danger of never playing hockey again.

I am assuming Diaz or Schlemko is on the way out. Maybe they'll let both walk.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Schlemko back.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by AC

He played on Kipper's Finnish team along with Mikko Rantanen.

I'm sure Kipper was pumping the tires for the Flames and for the city -- making the playoffs this year (and winning Round 1) wouldn't have hurt either...

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

The word is that Smid will likely not play again. Not confirmed officially yet.

I've read this come from Fan960 a week ago, but this has been bantered around for weeks. Other then the fact that it was a pretty serious injury, is there any justification for this speculation?

[Trailer Fire]

[devo22]

I guess they re-sign Schlemko and then have Schlemko, Wotherspoon, Nakladal and Morrison battle it out for two spots in camp. Unless they also go out and splash cash on a UFA, of course ...

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by AC

Hmm, maybe he knows something we don't.

"Jakub Nakladal" yields 10,800 results on Google.
"Jakub Nakaldal" yields just 1... this thread.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Phanuthier

I've read this come from Fan960 a week ago, but this has been bantered around for weeks. Other then the fact that it was a pretty serious injury, is there any justification for this speculation?

He hasn't even skated if memory serves. In any case, I am certain we will find out more as the off season progresses. But that hit by Despres was terribad. Right to the back of the neck/head.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Any word on Smid? If he is done and Diaz is not resigned, that would open the spots. Nakladal & Wotherspoon trade off.

I think I would much rather have Wotherspoon playing top pairing minutes with Morrison in Stockton than him alternating with Nakladal and Engelland for a bottom pairing spot.

Would much rather let Tyler get more playing time in Stockton, play top pairing minutes, and the Flames re-sign Schlemko to have Schlemko/Engelland/Nakladal alternate as the 5/6/7's.

[dakeyras]

Originally Posted by Trailer Fire

Boy are the Czechs going to be embarrassed when they realize they've been spelling the players name wrong on their jerseys all this time.

Because if Millions says it's Nakaldal, it HAS TO BE TRUE!!!

[shogged]

I really like these no risk/potential reward signings

[Bane]

KLAATU...BARADA...NAKALDAL...NAKLADAL...nickle...n ecktie. It's definitely an N word...

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by devo22

I guess they re-sign Schlemko and then have Schlemko, Wotherspoon, Nakladal and Morrison battle it out for two spots in camp. Unless they also go out and splash cash on a UFA, of course ...

I was listening to a interview from Treliving on this, he basically said with injuries to your blueline, you need 8-10 blueliners that can play. Pairing this up with a comment in March that one reason they really like Schlemko is his ability to "play up the roster" and I think the deals you will see is guys who can be 7-8 defenseman that can fill into your top 4, guys like Diaz and Schlemko. I don't think we will see any upgrades to the top 4, but I can def see the bottom end filling out. Something like:

Gio, Brodie, Wideman, Russell
then 5-7: Engelland, Schlemko, Diaz
8-10 that will probably see NHL time: Wotherspoon, Nakladal (?), ???

Ramage, Culkin/Kulak (forget which one) maybe Morrison hopefully pushing up the roster.

Wotherspoon will probably inevitably push Engelland by the end of next year, someone will push Wideman out of the lineup within 2 years, and Diaz's spot will probably get pushed as well.

Part of me thinks we haven't heard the last of Douglas Murray either, I think it'll be on a 2-way deal.

[Trailer Fire]

Even if that isn't Jakub and is, in fact, Ondrej, it doesn't matter. From what I understand, Jakub and Ondrej are brothers. I also believe Ondrej never played for the Czech national team. Only Pardubice in 05 and 06.

[dying4acup]

I think he signed because Gillies took him aside to explain about the red mile and the women in Calgary.

[hockey.modern]

I wonder if he knows english

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

Ha, he wears Crosby's number.

Maybe that one guy in Calgary that has a Crosby Flames jersey can get a new namebar finally!!

If Pedan is the defensive Datsyuk, then Nakladal can be the defensive Crosby.