[Signing] Flames sign Matt Coronato to entry-level contract

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by butterfly

I sure hope you're wrong on this one. I wasn't all that surprised about what happened last summer, but if the Flames trade Backlund I would cry. He legitimately hates Vancouver and Edmonton and loves Calgary. And contrary to what people were saying at the time of the signing, he's actually underpaid at this point and having a career season. And shows up in the playoffs. It doesn't surprise me in the least that Backlund was the one to welcome Coronato.

A model Flame.

A lot depends on who will extend in Calgary.

Time will tell.

[devo22]

Backs has earned the right to call it. If he wants a shot at a cup, you facilitate that trade. If he wants to retire a Flame, you get it done. And for the love of god, slap that damn C on his chest in that case. Should have been done a long time ago.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by devo22

Backs has earned the right to call it. If he wants a shot at a cup, you facilitate that trade. If he wants to retire a Flame, you get it done. And for the love of god, slap that damn C on his chest in that case. Should have been done a long time ago.

Should have been done the minute Gio was gone.

[AndyM]

So, Coronato, eh?

[madmike]

Originally Posted by sketchyt

But I thought (according to the Debbie Downers on CP) that Coronato would never sign. Funny how none of those posters seem to be around this thread or acknowledge they were completely wrong.

I was worried he wouldn’t sign, but never said he wouldn’t.

It’s the combination of Harvard, the fact the Flames, at the moment, have a coach that isn’t exactly renowned as being rookie-friendly and there not being a ton of open roster spots next season. I’m happy he did sign though.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1640146906302251009

https://twitter.com/user/status/1640147363397529600

The next two Captains reaching out.

[bubbsy]

Based on his draft/post-draft year results, how are the prospect gurus out there seeing Coronato’s potential?

We looking at a potential top6 or middle 6 winger?

[CroFlames]

I think by most accounts, he's projected as a top 6 player. Likely won't be a "star" but never say never. And hoping is fun.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

"Coronato" is literally "crown" in Italian.

All Hail the New Bison King!

What's "Stanley Cup Winner" in Italian?

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

I like how Backlund and Pelletier were the ones to text him.

Backlund because he’s going to be the next captain and represents his new teammates.

Pelletier because he just couldn’t stop himself, he had to do it

He is the right guy to do it for a lot of reasons.

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by Shazam

What's "Stanley Cup Winner" in Italian?

Stan-a-lee-a cup-a winner-a

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Shazam

What's "Stanley Cup Winner" in Italian?

vincitore della coppa stanley

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

vincitore della coppa stanley

So any players with that last name?

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

It's been a ####ing joke the Flames never named a captain this year.
I now the jokes Sutters the captian. But no wonder the Flames suck this year Sutters the captian,the coach and Gm (of conspiracy theories are believed) just brings me to a old Homer qoute " In theory communism works Marge, in theory. "

You’re not really describing communism here so much as an absolute monarchy.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

You’re not really describing communism here so much as an absolute monarchy.

This is totally off topic, but in general, people really don't seem to understand what communism is.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I think by most accounts, he's projected as a top 6 player. Likely won't be a "star" but never say never. And hoping is fun.

I think he has a chance to be a star if Huberdeau regains his form.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Torture

This is totally off topic, but in general, people really don't seem to understand what communism is.

Not even a little.

[jayswin]

Isn't communism what every liberal government is secretly moving us towards and therefore we need to embrace far right movements to stop it?!?!?!

[The Fisher Account]

Originally Posted by devo22

Backs has earned the right to call it. If he wants a shot at a cup, you facilitate that trade. If he wants to retire a Flame, you get it done. And for the love of god, slap that damn C on his chest in that case. Should have been done a long time ago.

So "loyalty" or simply "contentment with living here" are grounds for naming a guy Captain? Good grief.

Can anyone tell me what Backs has done in the time period Gio left that NOW makes him Captain material instead of then? Because I've seen Blake freaking Coleman get up and speak to the media a hell of a lot more this season than Captain extraordinaire Michael Backlund.

It really just speaks to how depressing this organization is right now that people want to gift a C to a 3rd line centre with no real discernable leadership skills apart from the fact that he's been here the longest.

Talk about failing upwards.

[jayswin]

I never really worry about captain discussion, as it's so far from grasp for us fans, yet everyone tries to apply their guesses and feelings towards who would make a good one.

It's just not conducive to a fan base that isn't in the room to really understand what makes a good captain and more importantly who even holds those qualities in the room. I mean some of the best and most respected captains weren't even that vocal in the room.....or maybe on another team with another group, a vocal captain is what draws respect and success?

We just don't know what works for each team AND we don't know who has the qualities away from the public eye that work for that team, anyways. So I'm baffled when fans anoint someone "captain material" or get upset that they haven't been named yet.