03-25-2017, 12:35 PM
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#81
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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I'm going to take a shot in the dark here and say that Versteeg and Wideman won't get offers. Likewise, Morrison, Vey and Wotherspoon will not be given new contracts either.
Chaisson is anybodies guess though.
RE: Also I should mention that some players, such as Engelland and Johnson will get offers but who knows if they'll take them.
Last edited by TheIronMaiden; 03-25-2017 at 12:38 PM.
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03-25-2017, 12:36 PM
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#82
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Francis's Hairpiece
Is it wrong to hope that Healey gets McDavid lined up in his crosshairs at some point?
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Why would McDavid be playing in the AHL? 
In seriousness, I think it's always good to go after as many college free agents as you can get.
They tend not to have the star potential of draft picks, but they bust with much less frequency and can really help fill in the holes on the bottom half of the roster cheaply and effectively.
Healey looks like he progressed nicely offensively in his time at college so that's always a plus.
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03-25-2017, 12:44 PM
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#83
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Guys in bold are my bets to be brought back
Unsigned RFAS:
Bennett
Chiasson
Lazar
Ferland
Rittich
Morrison
Gillies
Vey
Hathaway
Culkin
Kulak
Wotherspoon
and they need to sign or replace these UFAs:
Versteeg
Wideman
Engelland
Stone
Elliott
Johnson
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03-25-2017, 12:48 PM
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#84
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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They need Engelland back. Not signing him would leave a big hole on defence and I don't think any of the d-men in the system are ready to take over his hard minutes yet.
Pass on Versteeg, he's been useless 5 on 5 most of the year, I'd rather get some size in his spot. And yes he gets points, with his pp time and TOI, he better because he doesn't do much else.
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03-25-2017, 01:00 PM
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#85
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: About 5200 Miles from the Dome
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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Yeah. I wonder if their plan is to have an ECHL team located further west next season.
There is plenty shuffling of players between Stockton and Adirondack during the season, and that is quite the distance. |
There are two thunder in that league? What is wrong with people? Like there is a limit on the number of possible names lol. Just like the cfl was, it's a real head scratcher.
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03-25-2017, 01:03 PM
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#86
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Right behind you.
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Let's see how playoff performances look before coming to conclusions on which RFA's and UFA's should or should not be resigned.
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03-25-2017, 01:05 PM
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#87
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: About 5200 Miles from the Dome
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
They need Engelland back. Not signing him would leave a big hole on defence and I don't think any of the d-men in the system are ready to take over his hard minutes yet.
Pass on Versteeg, he's been useless 5 on 5 most of the year, I'd rather get some size in his spot. And yes he gets points, with his pp time and TOI, he better because he doesn't do much else.
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I disagree. Versteeg has had some great games this year where it was obvious that his only job was to neutralize the other teams most dangerous player. There were two games that mcdavid couldn't get anything done at all when versteeg was on the ice. He is very crafty and is one of those vets that gets away with more from the officials than others. I think that he will be an invaluable piece of our post season.
I would be surprised if he's not back on another one year cheap deal. I think that it works for both parties.
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03-25-2017, 01:08 PM
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#88
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calgaryblood
They need Engelland back. Not signing him would leave a big hole on defence and I don't think any of the d-men in the system are ready to take over his hard minutes yet.
Pass on Versteeg, he's been useless 5 on 5 most of the year, I'd rather get some size in his spot. And yes he gets points, with his pp time and TOI, he better because he doesn't do much else.
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I agree Engelland is an important piece, the hang up will be price. I reckon the Flames will give him an offer, it just depends what kind of a pay cut he will be happy taking.
As per Versteeg, his spot is up for grabs for some winger in the AHL. I want to say Shinkaruk was intended for that spot this season, but he just wasnt good enough hence the Versteeg contact. However, I'm guessing that Jankowski will likely take his spot next year.
In all reality there is probably front office debate between offering a contract for Chaisson or Versteeg. I think Chaisson ticks off more boxes due to his age, size and health status.
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03-25-2017, 01:16 PM
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#89
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
including Healey and assuming Dube gets sent back to junior, they are committed to 31 contracts next season
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Isn't this 31 minus 1 essentially, because of the expansion draft? Someone will go to Vegas.
Last edited by Itse; 03-25-2017 at 03:13 PM.
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03-25-2017, 01:17 PM
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#90
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itse
Isn't this 31 minus 1 essentially, because of the expansion draft? Someone will go to Vegas.
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Vegas can select an unprotected unsigned RFA.
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03-25-2017, 01:24 PM
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#91
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chingas
There are two thunder in that league? What is wrong with people? Like there is a limit on the number of possible names lol. Just like the cfl was, it's a real head scratcher.
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Probably like to two CFL teams they started out in different leagues.
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03-25-2017, 01:29 PM
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#92
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Could Care Less
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Originally Posted by Chingas
I disagree. Versteeg has had some great games this year where it was obvious that his only job was to neutralize the other teams most dangerous player. There were two games that mcdavid couldn't get anything done at all when versteeg was on the ice. He is very crafty and is one of those vets that gets away with more from the officials than others. I think that he will be an invaluable piece of our post season.
I would be surprised if he's not back on another one year cheap deal. I think that it works for both parties.
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I agree with everything you're saying here except the part about neutralizing the other team's best players. Versteeg is pretty weak defensively and sometimes lazy in that respect, probably his biggest wart IMO. He is a crafty vet though, smart, and has good hands. Overall a positive contribution for sure. Actually, he kind of reminds me of Hudler in a lot of ways.
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03-25-2017, 01:31 PM
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#93
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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News Updatehttps://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-sign-josh-healey-to-entry-level-deal/c-288081720
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The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenceman Josh Healey from Ohio State University to a two-year, entry-level contract that starts in the 2017-18 season. The 22-year-old will join the Flames AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat, later this week on an amateur try-out.
Healey, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, has played four years at OSU and this season he skated in 35 games for the Buckeyes and led the club's blueliners with 25 points and 21 assists. In his college career, Healey has played 133 games and recorded 60 points (12G, 48A) and 212 PIMs.
JOSH HEALEY - DEFENCE
BORN: Edmonton, AB DATE: July 12, 1994
HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 205 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on Mar. 25, 2017
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03-25-2017, 01:39 PM
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#94
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Oklahoma - Where they call a puck a ball...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
News Updatehttps://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-sign-josh-healey-to-entry-level-deal/c-288081720
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Wait a second... the Dude was born in Edmonton and didn't want to sign in Edmonton with guaranteed minutes and a chance to play with Connor McDavid? That can't be right..
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03-25-2017, 01:42 PM
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#95
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickerjones
Wait a second... the Dude was born in Edmonton and didn't want to sign in Edmonton with guaranteed minutes and a chance to play with Connor McDavid? That can't be right..
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Based on this Bob Stauffer tweet the Oilers weren't really interested...
Bob StaufferVerified account @Bob_Stauffer
Oilers fans wondering about FA NCAA D remember that Ryan Mantha, Ethan Bear, Caleb Jones and likely Ziyat Paigin in Bakersfield mix '17-'18
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03-25-2017, 01:45 PM
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#96
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickerjones
Wait a second... the Dude was born in Edmonton and didn't want to sign in Edmonton with guaranteed minutes and a chance to play with Connor McDavid? That can't be right..
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They have 8 Giordano on the team. This kid would be lost in the shuffle.
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03-25-2017, 01:51 PM
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#97
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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For a player like Healey, getting the chance to crank McDavid several times a year is probably a big selling point.
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03-25-2017, 01:58 PM
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#98
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Franchise Player
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Well, #3LD is wide open for next year, let's hope he shows well in Stockton.
There's a bit of a logjam down there right now though:
Kulak-Morrison
Kylington-Doetzel
Aulie
AOM
Healey
Culkin
Wotherspoon
And probably some more that I'm forgetting
Edit: Forgot Kostka, I knew there was one more RD
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03-25-2017, 01:58 PM
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#99
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Canterbury, NZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chingas
There are two thunder in that league? What is wrong with people? Like there is a limit on the number of possible names lol. Just like the cfl was, it's a real head scratcher.
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There are two teams in the ahl called the Admirals as well.
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03-25-2017, 03:17 PM
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#100
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/heal...er/c-288083022
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The Ohio State University defenceman attended Calgary's 2016 development camp - a trip that made him partial to the Flames when it came time to sign with an NHL club after the Buckeyes season came to a close.
"It was a really big influence," Healey told CalgaryFlames.com. "Everyone was great, really helpful. With me being from Edmonton too, I know the city really well. I love the mountains … it was a great experience.
"Signing (here) kind of feels like coming home.
"I've dreamed of this my whole life. I'm ready to get started."
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