[Signing] Flames sign Danny Taylor to Deal

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I am pretty sure Taylor is waiver-eligible. I wonder what the chances are of him clearing waivers when Kipper gets healthy. If he gets a game or two in the NHL, and does well, he might end up getting snatched by another team with injury problems or poor goaltending.

Doubt it would happen, but would be interesting if it did.

He would really have to stand on his head and leave a lasting impression for those couple of games I'm thinking, because up until this morning any team in the league could have signed him.

[Knut]

I do not think there are re-entry waivers anymore. Maybe has to be waived to head down again though.

[saillias]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Worst - Kiprusoff is hurt mid to long term and they panic and trade a 2nd round pick / good prospect for a goaltender that can't hope to be Kiprusoff anyway in an attempt to salvage the season.
Good!

That's exactly how we acquired Kiprusoff in the first place, though.

[FlamesAddiction]

Taylor already gave Iriving a good run for his money in the AHL last season. Now that they both have NHL deals, I wonder if Iriving is a little scared.

If Taylor shows more in practice over the next few days, should he start over Iriving?

[boggledepot]

Originally Posted by The Yen Man

I've seen a couple of comments where people were wishing Calgary didn't have to burn an NHL contract. I don't really know it works exactly. Is there really that much harm? My understanding is the max is 50 contracts, and Calgary had 47 (prior to Taylor signing) under contract, so they had 3 for wiggle room. What's the advantage of keeping the 3 other than signing free agents for this season?

There isn't. It's a one year contract, and as many are quick to point out: it's a short season which is like 15% over. This contract will have no effect on the Flames in the long term, but did fill a hole in the short term, and set a precedent in the organization. You work hard, you pay your dues, we'll reward you. In actuality, it's pretty clever management of contracts.

In my opinion, far better than disrupt the season of a goalie prospect, while he's gearing up for a memorial cup run, just to ride the pine and be a target in practice. He'll get his due.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Taylor already gave Iriving a good run for his money in the AHL last season. Now that they both have NHL deals, I wonder if Iriving is a little scared.

If Taylor shows more in practice over the next few days, should he start over Iriving?

Irving gets the game starts until he shows he cant handle the game starts. I think Irving will be fine.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

If Taylor shows more in practice over the next few days, should he start over Iriving?

Jesus ... no.

[Pacem]

Originally Posted by Parallex

Yes it does, Brossoit would be sent back to the WHL after and his ELC start date would slide to next year thus maintaining the 3 slots we had available. It'd be the same situation as Sven last year.



Shrug... I'd rather have but not need then need but not have. Doubly so considering that there maybe other moves we may make to shorten that number further

Are we even sure that we could call up Brossiot on an emergency basis? We have the contract spots. We have the cap space. What is the emergency? We don't want to give up a contract spot doesn't constitute an emergency. Brossiot is not under contract with the Flames. Could we really sign him to an ELC call him up on emergency basis and send him back thus keeping our contract spot? You don't think anyone would think there is something wrong with that? Don't think that is an absolute slap in the face to an AHL vet like Taylor? Yes, experienced minor league players we want you come to Abby (it is a ####ty place to live) and help our young players learn the pro game and we will not reward you for your hard work. We will insult you!

If you can sign the kid and get him to Calgarys next game, there is no logical reason why Calgary couldnt sign an AHL vet like a Danny Taylor and get him to Calgary. If Brossiot was already signed to an ELC, then maybe this could count as an emergency call up.

It is more concerning to not have a back up goalie then it is to have 3 open contract spots vs 2. I can't believe there would be even be a debate about that.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

As a person who has watched Danny "The Impaler" Taylor for the last two seasons, this contract couldn't have gone to a better, more hard working person. He's a true professional, super nice guy and stellar AHL goaltender.

While Brust was outstanding in the Fall, Taylor has been outstanding for two seasons. I went to the arena this morning to see if I could get an interview from him, but he had already left for Columbus several hours ago. I wish Danny the best of luck, but then again, he doesn't need luck - he's good.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

As a person who has watched Danny "The Impaler" Taylor for the last two seasons, this contract couldn't have got to a better, more hard working person. He's a true professional, super nice guy and stellar AHL goaltender.

While Brust was outstanding in the Fall, Taylor has been outstanding for two seasons. I went to the arena this morning to see if I could get an interview from him, but he had already left for Columbus several hours ago. I wish Danny the best of luck, but then again, he doesn't need luck - he's good.

I honestly hope he gets to shine and isn't just the next Igor Karpenko.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

As a person who has watched Danny "The Impaler" Taylor for the last two seasons.

Is that his actual nickname or just something you call him... cause that's an awesome nickname.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Parallex

Is that his actual nickname or just something you call him... cause that's an awesome nickname.

I take no credit for the nickname. Book Of Loob came up with it on Twitter. I love it as well, so I'm lobbying for that to be his nickname haha.

[CsInMyBlood]

Welcome to the NHL Danny!

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

Welcome to the NHL Danny!

He has played in the NHL before, only 20 minutes when coming in to backup in LA back in 2008, but this really won't be his first NHL experience.

Oh and he didn't fair so well in that game either, right now his GAA is 6.00 (2 goals on 10 shots). Let's hope that number significantly improves if he sees any action here.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by Parallex

If he's just day-to-day then why are the Flames burning a contract slot when they could just use a try-out contract/emergency recall for a few games? Strange choice. Hope Taylor makes the most of whatever chance he get's... not likely to be a spot for him to get an NHL contract with the flames next year.

Kipper got a knee problem and it's better to rest his injury even for a couple of games. So if Kipper is gone for even a couple of games, they need somebody to back up Irving. Not sure Edmonton will let Brossoit go to NHL when their team is fighting for WHL playoff spot.

[Freeway]

Under Feaster, the Flames have been pretty adamant about (a) keeping NHL contract spots open to allow for college free agents and adding deals via trade and (b) rewarding guys on AHL deals who perform well with NHL contracts.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Parallex

If he's just day-to-day then why are the Flames burning a contract slot when they could just use a try-out contract/emergency recall for a few games? Strange choice. Hope Taylor makes the most of whatever chance he get's... not likely to be a spot for him to get an NHL contract with the flames next year.

The thing with an emergency recall is that you have to be able to justify WHY it's an emergency to the NHL.

For example, last season they justified emergency recalling Sven because Feaster said they can't deplete the farm any more and still stay competitive (especially since at one point they had Byron, Kolanos, Horak, Brodie, Irving, Bouma, etc.). The NHL found that to be a sufficient reason and they allowed it.

In this case, there's no way Feaster can make a case from bringing in Brossoit. Losing Danny, you still have another ridiculously good goaltender behind him in Brust.

Feaster made the right choice and the only choice in the short timeframe he had to get a backup to Columbus.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

He has played in the NHL before, only 20 minutes when coming in to backup in LA back in 2008, but this really won't be his first NHL experience.

Oh and he didn't fair so well in that game either, right now his GAA is 6.00 (2 goals on 10 shots). Let's hope that number significantly improves if he sees any action here.

True, but keep in mind he was just 21 years old. Now, he's had five years to incubate in the AHL and get experience playing against pros.

[Roof-Daddy]

The Flames may have added their 48th contract with this signing, but there is always the chance to free another one or two contract spots as the season progresses.

Let's not forget we have 8 d-men currently travelling with the team, plus Carson and Breen both playing REALLY well down in Abbotsford lately.

I can definitely see a d-man being moved if everyone stays healthy.

[transplant99]

Yeah was just gonna add....Brossoit cant be recalled on an emergency basis.....because there is no emergency as far as the NHL is concerned.

You need help in G? Use one of your 50 contract spots to sign a G then.

Simple stuff.