[News] Bouma on waivers for buyout

[Flames Draft Watcher]

IMO this almost hands a spot to Hathaway. Clearly helps Hamilton get into the lineup more regularly as well

[Ben_in_Canada]

Loved his shot blocking, just wish he could time a hit. He must've hit the boards 5 times for every time he hit a player.

[Major Major]

My hope is that this is Stone money. I love our forward group and think that young players may flourish if we leave that spot. If there is not a built-in role for Janko this year, I will be disappointed. The 2 spots for kids on D need a stabilizing force. Stone makes perfect sense for this, letting Wotherspoon, Kulak, and Kylington to fight for D6 and Murphy, Bartkowski, and Anderson to fight for D7.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Major Major

My hope is that this is Stone money. I love our forward group and think that young players may flourish if we leave that spot. If there is not a built-in role for Janko this year, I will be disappointed. The 2 spots for kids on D need a stabilizing force. Stone makes perfect sense for this, letting Wotherspoon, Kulak, and Kylington to fight for D6 and Murphy, Bartkowski, and Anderson to fight for D7.

Not Murphy. And probably not Kylington this year (but Anderson will make a push).

[Braden]

I'm so happy to not have to see boumas name on anymore projected lines from here on out!

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Racki

I also believe that the buyuot was a "thank you" from the Flames to a blood and guts guy that sacrificed for this team. An AHL demotion to America's worst city to ride buses would have been unkind to him. I appreciate Flames management for treating him with more respect.

This makes sense, but they sent Bollig down last year apparently without any qualms. Bollig has more of a veteran presence though; perhaps they don't see Bouma in the same light?

That said, the 2015 playoffs don't happen without Bouma so for that he'll always be in my good books.

"Thanks Lance."

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I wonder if there's a human element to the buy out too, as I agree sending him to the minors and getting him off the cap would make more sense to me.

Get him done so he can get to another organization now and get on with his career?

A little bit of both. I am sure they want him to sign somehwere right away hopefully in the East then at the same time they needed a spot in case they wanted to sign someone else.

I like Bouma and he's such a hard worker and not afraid to put his body on the line. Unfortunately he is taking a spot from some young guys right now that could probably do his job or better.

Good luck on Lance Bouma. I hope he continues his career somewhere in the East.

[sempuki]

Good luck Booms. You laid your body on the line for your team. Hope you can continue your career!

[Resolute 14]

Sucks for the guy, but Bouma did make a lot of money off a fluke season and rookie GM. I hope he lands somewhere.

[JohnnyTitan]

I'd say the Flames aren't willing to take any passengers this season...but we still have one.

Please turn it around Troy!!

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

seems like we will certainly be adding somebody like Marleau or Williams tomorrow

Or Stone / another #5 vet that can play up.

I'm hoping Stone and one of the RW FAs.

[saXon]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Hopefully its lesson learned for the Flames on these types of players.

A la Colbourne. They've already learned.

[lazypucker]

With Foo and Versteeg signed, there is no spots for Bouma. The cap hit of like 750k for this and next season is alright, it would be just like an entry level contract not working out.

[Tinordi]

Does anyone else seem to notice a change in how things are being run in Flames hockey ops front office?

[Enoch Root]

Bouma was a warrior. But his game fit Hartley's 'circle the wagons' approach much more than Gulutzan's style. And the hand injury didn't help.

All good - he played hard, and got paid. Best of luck to ya!

Room now for a #5 D AND a free agent forward!

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

Does anyone else seem to notice a change in how things are being run in Flames hockey ops front office?

Maybe lends some credence to the rumour that Treliving was ONLY going to re-up if he had more autonomy.

IMO, all these moves now scream Treliving instead of Tre/King/Burke

[alan21]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

Does anyone else seem to notice a change in how things are being run in Flames hockey ops front office?

Perhaps BT is finally allowed to do his job without having to answer to KK and the owners.

[Tinordi]

Originally Posted by Tyler

Maybe lends some credence to the rumour that Treliving was ONLY going to re-up if he had more autonomy.

IMO, all these moves now scream Treliving instead of Tre/King/Burke

The rapidity, volume and decisiveness of the deals is uncharacteristic.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

The rapidity, volume and decisiveness of the deals is uncharacteristic.

Essentially, no more wanting to trade a player, having to ask Burke, then asking Ken and then getting Murray's final OK.

Love it.

[sureLoss]

Have been told the #Canucks are showing interest in former Vancouver Giant F Lance Bouma who was bought out by Calgary this morning.

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