[Signing] Flames sign Linden Vey (1 year, 2 way deal) AAV: $700,000

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's funny because he actually isn't

Oh, the lines aren't quite equal...lol

[underGRADFlame]

This kid has has a rough go for the last few years due to his personal life. I'm happy for him and glad he was able to sign closer to home, and I truly wish him well.

As a Flames fan, he impressed me when he was a King and I hope he can lose the Canuck stink and make strides at being an regular NHL'er.

[killer_carlson]

Some major off ice distractions and the kid stuck close to him mom who was the victim in this. i'm willing to bet the kid has some good character to him.

No problem giving a guy like this a shot.

[Stay Golden]

[Reaper]

I'm wondering if Linden Vey just wants to get closer to home.

[calgaryblood]

London Vey is awful no idea what they're thinking.

[Redliner]

Hmmm. Beartschi and Granlund to Vancouver, Vey and Shinkaruk to Calgary...this kind of interaction between the Flames and Canucks makes me uncomfortable. Oh well, at least it's not Edmonton.

[shotinthebacklund]

so was he actually signed? I miss sureloss already (if he is not doing this any longer)

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by shotinthebacklund

so was he actually signed? I miss sureloss already (if he is not doing this any longer)

Nothing is official yet, it is just "expected"

[shotinthebacklund]

so its (Rumour) not singing then i guess. ah the ambiguity. Not picking on you OP

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

London Vey is awful no idea what they're thinking.

Likely thinking that they finally got their man............

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

London Vey is awful no idea what they're thinking.

Maybe. How is Linden Vey though?

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by shotinthebacklund

so was he actually signed? I miss sureloss already (if he is not doing this any longer)

Come on, How is SureLoss going to figure out if he's signed already? I know SureLoss is the best at these news breakers, but we all use Twitter for majority of our sources, it just takes time. I'm trying my best to look around and see if there is any further news...

[getbak]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

London Vey is awful no idea what they're thinking.

They need veterans to play in Stockton. Might as well sign a guy who's still relatively young and cheap and has some NHL experience. It also puts another right shot on the roster.

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

I hope Vey is able to find some success in the NHL, he has shown that he is a very good AHL player, now it is about translating that to the NHL game. Given how mental the game is, there isn't a surprise that his play took a significant nosedive in the past couple years. There isn't any risk associated with signing him to a cheap two way contract in the hopes that he finds his game again.

[FlamesFanFromBC]

Replacing Jooris (defensive grinder) with Vey (offensive upside)?

Personally I liked Jooris his first year but thought he definitely took a step back last year.

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Josh Jooris
#16 RW | 6'1", 187 lbs. |
Birth Date:July 14, 1990 (25 years old)
Place of Birth:Burlington, Ont.
Shoots:R Experience:2 years
Drafted:Signed by Calgary in 2013
2015-16 AAV: $975,000

SEASON STATS
GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PTSPG
59 4 9 13 -1 39 0 0 0 12:17 80 0.22

SCOUTING REPORT
Assets: A hard worker, he is a versatile forward (can play either wing or center) who can also produce good numbers at lower levels. Does not shy away from physical contact.

Flaws: Must avoid taking too many bad penalties that will hurt his team. Also needs to get bulkier in order to become a prominent regular in the National Hockey League.

Career Potential: Versatile depth forward with a little upside.

http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/...layer.php?9870

vs.

Linden Vey
#7 C | 6'0", 189 lbs. |
Birth Date:July 17, 1991 (24 years old)
Place of Birth:Wakaw, Sask.
Shoots:R Experience:3 years
Draftedrafted by Los Angeles in 2009 (4/96)
2015-16 AAV: $1,000,000

SEASON STATS
GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PTSPG
41 4 11 15 -14 6 3 0 0 15:45 40 0.37

SCOUTING REPORT
Assets: Displays tremendous hockey sense. Has proven himself as a great point producer at lower levels. Is also a solid player without the puck.

Flaws: Doesn't have a lot of size (6-0, 189 pounds) to speak of, so he must prove capable of producing good totals at the highest level (and over time).

Career Potential: Versatile playmaker with a little upside.

http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/...layer.php?7476

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by getbak

They need veterans to play in Stockton. Might as well sign a guy who's still relatively young and cheap and has some NHL experience. It also puts another right shot on the roster.

Pretty much. This looks like a signing for Stockton and a guy you hope won't kill you if he ends up in Calgary due to injuries.

[jschick88]

Confirmed by Boomer.

Dean Molberg ‏@fan960boomer
Can confirm that the #Flames have signed Linden Vey. One year, two way deal.

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

we all use Twitter for majority of our sources, it just takes time. I'm trying my best to look around and see if there is any further news...

It's not a matter of sources so much as the basic task of matching the prefix to the title. Moot point now since the signing has been confirmed. Hopefully the thread title is updated accordingly.

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

The Flames were maybe the team with the least amount of right handed shooters in the league.

It's not a matter of obsession, it's a matter of deficiency.

JG and Monny have always played with a LH RW.

Hudler
Frolik
Ferland
Colborne

Monny is the trigger man with a LH shot. It's time to get a natural RW on that line to see what can be done with spreading around the puck.

The Flames can't afford a true or bona fide top line RW, they are going to try a few guys and see who sticks.

I like it.

I think it's pretty unlikely the Flames will sign Linden Vey with the intent of playing him with Gaudreau and Monahan. That would be like acquiring Nigel Dawes and playing him with a prime Jarome Iginla and no one would do that...