[Signing] Flames sign Versteeg (1yr, $950k)

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by cznTiburon

Lots of articles out there stating the oilers were intent on signing him, perhaps when offered the choice he would choose the flames? He had said he would be happy being closer to home and Calgary is closer than Edmonton

Also, I expect the fact that the Flames are an actual NHL team played a part in this decision.

[colbym72]

Im sure Gulutzan is just getting the Versteeg news

[AcGold]

Shinkaruk definitely needs work still. Athleticism is ok but lacks consistent contribution.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Stealth22

Sooo, does he just stay up there, and transfer to a room at the Flames' hotel? lol

Probably. They're even likely staying at the same hotel so he won't even have to change rooms -- unless he was rooming with an Oilers prospect.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Interesting. Heard he has some character issues. wonder if they talked to a guy like Brouwer first before signing.

2x Cup champ with Chicago in 2010 and 2015. 44 points in 89 playoff games.

I'll take the gamble

[nik-]

Not that I'm big on Versteeg, but wasn't everyone supposed to drop their whole lives for a chance to play on a team with McDavid?

[the_only_turek_fan]

Brouwer
Frolik
Boillig
Versteeg

All ex-Blackhawks.

Now Treliving needs to work on Kane and Toews!

[OmegaV4]

Originally Posted by nik-

Not that I'm big on Versteeg, but wasn't everyone supposed to drop their whole lives for a chance to play on a team with McDavid?

You can put lipstick on the Oilers, still the Oilers.

[JurassicTunga12]

Darren Dreger ✔ @DarrenDreger Sources indicate Versteeg deal will be 1 yr, likely under $1 mil.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

hmm

Roger Millions @RogMillions
now
Asst. GM Craig Conroy has called Coach Glen Gulutzan off the ice.

They're trading Gully before he coaches a regular season game?

[skudr248]

Oiler fans were saying he looked better than Pulatruck or whatever his name is this preseason.

[MisterJoji]

1 year, under 1 million. Absolutely nothing to lose here. He could have a bit of a career resurgence playing with Johnny and Mony. 15G/40P isn't unrealistic if they click. As a bonus, HFOilers are absolutely salty over this.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Zulu29

I like it.

It's sad that this is actually an upgrade.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

I can't imagine the Flames offer (if it's under 1M) would have been that much less than the Oilers. I don't doubt we outbid them, but I think Burke, BT and the owners run a pretty tight ship around here, and the organization has a very good reputation with the players. Something I think we often don't appreciate around here.

[Reaper]

Nobody touch his car.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

1 year, under 1 million. Absolutely nothing to lose here. He could have a bit of a career resurgence playing with Johnny and Mony. 15G/40P isn't unrealistic if they click. As a bonus, HFOilers are absolutely salty over this.

This is great...if only because my IRL Oiler fan "friends" have been talking him up big time

[transplant99]

I have heard the character issues stuff as well. That being said I have family in Lethbridge that have known Kris for years. They don't understand the criticism and to a person all love the guy.

I just hope he has some spark left in his legs as at one time he was a really good NHL player.

[polak]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I can't imagine the Flames offer (if it's under 1M) would have been that much less than the Oilers. I don't doubt we outbid them, but I think Burke, BT and the owners run a pretty tight ship around here, and the organization has a very good reputation with the players. Something I think we often don't appreciate around here.

Weaker winger depth.

He'll get a shot at first line minutes with Calgary.

Let hope he can click with Sean John.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Personally would've rather taken a shot with Pulkkinen or Frk, but I guess we'll see how things go.

We have enough young players on the roster. I think adding some vets with track records of putting up points and playing on winning teams isn't a bad route to take at this point. Look what Brouwer has done for the Bennett line already. I think Sean and Johnny are better off with a vet (ala Hudler) than another young guy that has never been put in that sort of role. Not to say I would've argued with picking up one of those guys to slot in elsewhere, as potential and low risk is never a bad thing.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Well, that's hilarious.