[Signing] Ferland and Flames agree to 2 year 825K AAV 1 way deal

[flamesfan1297]

Really happy with this deal, think it will work out for both sides. Like others have said the 1-way/2-way contract was probably the sticking point.

[JonDuke]

Met Ferland a couple of weeks ago. Such a great character.
I'm super happy he'll be around for a while.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

He'll probably split time with Bollig and Jooris to start. In and out of the lineup on the fourth line.

Bollig needs to be loaded into a cannon and shot into outer space.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Bollig needs to be loaded into a cannon and shot into outer space.

Sorry to pick on you, but I hate statements like this. You can't have a team of 12 Hudlers and 6 Gios.

Bollig is what Bollig is. He was slightly overpaid to come here, but that's what you do for UFA. Furthermore, he was a placeholder to create competition among young guys for jobs. Look where that has led the Flames. Flames are in a great position right now with prospects and talent.

Bollig was a contributing member to the Flames as well. Again, you can't have 12 Hudlers. Everyone has a job to do, and Bollig did the job that was assigned to him. And he did it well.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Sorry to pick on you, but I hate statements like this. You can't have a team of 12 Hudlers and 6 Gios.

Bollig is what Bollig is. He was slightly overpaid to come here, but that's what you do for UFA. Furthermore, he was a placeholder to create competition among young guys for jobs. Look where that has led the Flames. Flames are in a great position right now with prospects and talent.

Bollig was a contributing member to the Flames as well. Again, you can't have 12 Hudlers. Everyone has a job to do, and Bollig did the job that was assigned to him. And he did it well.

But many think that job is pointless and better options are available. That's why I hate statements like yours.

He is what he is.

That doesn't preclude far better options. He was scratched quite a few times and the Flames were just fine. In fact, probably better

[jaikorven]

As Ferland gets more comfortable with the NHL speed and positioning, etc, he will be a force to be reckoned with for the opposition. Love the energy he has!

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Sorry to pick on you, but I hate statements like this. You can't have a team of 12 Hudlers and 6 Gios.

Bollig is what Bollig is. He was slightly overpaid to come here, but that's what you do for UFA. Furthermore, he was a placeholder to create competition among young guys for jobs. Look where that has led the Flames. Flames are in a great position right now with prospects and talent.

Bollig was a contributing member to the Flames as well. Again, you can't have 12 Hudlers. Everyone has a job to do, and Bollig did the job that was assigned to him. And he did it well.

Agreed (although we traded for Bollig).

A lot of people in one breath love to praise the Flames for great team chemistry, but in the very next breath complain about players like Bollig being on the team.

Bollig was a part of the team identity that led to our success, I'm happy he's here again this year.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

But many think that job is pointless and better options are available. That's why I hate statements like yours.

He is what he is.

That doesn't preclude far better options. He was scratched quite a few times and the Flames were just fine. In fact, probably better

Getting scratched and living with it was part of his assignment. Don't forget that things were not as positive as they are now when he was signed. Flames needed warm bodies who could play NHL hockey, but be OK with getting scratched when better options (i.e.: a prospect matures) comes along.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Bollig needs to be loaded into a cannon and shot into outer space.

Disagree. You need players like Bollig in the playoffs.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Getting scratched and living with it was part of his assignment. Don't forget that things were not as positive as they are now when he was signed. Flames needed warm bodies who could play NHL hockey, but be OK with getting scratched when better options (i.e.: a prospect matures) comes along.

I'd be fine with being scratched too. Does that mean I should be on the team? How does "being ok with being scratched" redeem a player that is a worse option than many others?

If there's better options, let's let them play. He's probably the worst option on the team

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I'd be fine with being scratched too. Does that mean I should be on the team? How does "being ok with being scratched" redeem a player that is a worse option than many others?

If there's better options, let's let them play. He's probably the worst option on the team

Right now, I agree he is the worst option. But when we got him, at least BT knew what he had.

BT had no idea how the other prospects and some players would shake out. Thankfully, all turned out well and many appear to be NHL ready. But it would have been detrimental to player and club if BT inserted them into the lineup and simply hoped for the best. Additionally, when you have a team of young guys where the identity hasn't totally been established, it is well to have a tough guy like Bollig in the mix to calm things down. Much like Gratts was able to do.

Bollig was a good place holder. His time I believe is over, but he served his purpose well.

[dammage79]

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH 1m1 minute ago
#Flames LW Micheal Ferland says he's decided to stick with No. 79.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH 1m1 minute ago
#Flames LW Micheal Ferland says he's decided to stick with No. 79.

Nice. I liked Hughson's #79 Train from Brandon is arriving! haha.

[Crumpy-Gunt]

Would have been nice to wrap this deal up way earlier. Ferland is awesome.

Bollig seems like a good team guy but I think his time with us is close to done. He was a placeholder until the kids earn a spot as Cro mentioned above. I think he will have a tough time hanging on to his job this season with shore granlund ferland arnold jooris and others coming into camp looking to nail down a roster spot with the flames. I imagine he will start the season on the flames but be traded to make way for one of the young ones to come up.

I think bollig or raymond will be gone pretty quick.

[dustygoon]

So happy he is on this team.

I probably am overstating the offense a bit, but I think he can put up 20 goals. How many bruising 20 goal guys are there like him? Who is comparable?

Lucic (in his prime)
Kassian (if he sorts himself out)?
Chris Stewart?
Downie (when healthy)

There are not many guys who can play this rough and be capable of putting up some points.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

So happy he is on this team.

I probably am overstating the offense a bit, but I think he can put up 20 goals. How many bruising 20 goal guys are there like him? Who is comparable?

Lucic (in his prime)
Kassian (if he sorts himself out)?
Chris Stewart?
Downie (when healthy)

There are not many guys who can play this rough and be capable of putting up some points.

I'd go as high as Downey in his healthy prime. Won't go Lucic, that guy is/was on another level of wrecking ball.

Chris Stewart, let us hope he finds much better consistency than that guy.

Lol @Kassian. Mooseheaded brick brained oaf.

[JurassicTunga12]

Excellent signing.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

So happy he is on this team.

I probably am overstating the offense a bit, but I think he can put up 20 goals. How many bruising 20 goal guys are there like him? Who is comparable?

Lucic (in his prime)
Kassian (if he sorts himself out)?
Chris Stewart?
Downie (when healthy)

There are not many guys who can play this rough and be capable of putting up some points.

Benn, Iginla, Backes.

Wilson in Washington might get there eventually too, but that's all I can think of right now. Definitely not many players like that anymore.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by codynw

Benn, Iginla, Backes.

Wilson in Washington might get there eventually too, but that's all I can think of right now. Definitely not many players like that anymore.

Great, another Iginla thread. You just can't help yourself, can you?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

So happy he is on this team.

I have to agree, he just offers something totally different, hes more of a very capable agitator who can score.