[Signing] Flames sign Blake Coleman (6 years, $4.9m AAV)

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Not that Coleman is the problem here, but the biggest problem with the Flames the last couple of seasons has been a lack of skill.

That's the need they need to address the most if they aren't planning on rebuilding. I haven't seen that yet.

Jack Eichel, come on down!

[djsFlames]

Now make a Wizard type deal for Tarasenko and suddenly our right side will look pretty good.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Not that Coleman is the problem here, but the biggest problem with the Flames the last couple of seasons has been a lack of skill.

That's the need they need to address the most if they aren't planning on rebuilding. I haven't seen that yet.

Or have a cup winning coach and get guys who play his style of game. Coleman and Sutter seem like a match to me.

[flamesgod]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Now make a Wizard type deal for Tarasenko and suddenly our right side will look pretty good.

Ya, then go get Eichel. I want Gaudreau Eichel Tarasenko as a top line.

[dammage79]

A RW of Tarasenko, Coleman in the top 6 is much more palpable.

[ComixZone]

If today ends up being *inserts whatever players* AND the acquisition of Jack Eichel, nothing else matters.

So until Jack Eichel is elsewhere, signing Coleman and Zadarov while acquiring a player like Jack Eichel? I like how the team is shaping up...

[HitterD]

Originally Posted by bax

We will see if this gets confirmed. Didn’t Jimmy say Gaudreau for Gostisbehere and Voracek was in the works?

Yes, but this is a bit different, he’s very specific here l, not talking about a potential trade being discussed. Gotta think Jimmy would be connected to Coleman personally here. Played together in NJ for a season

[Reign of Fire]

So unless there is a big trade now, our top line is will continue to be an ongoing experiment on who to plugin on the right side

[Calgary4LIfe]

Coleman is not Brouwer or Neal. Those guys weren't able to skate. Coleman can. I don't hate the AAV, but I don't love the term, as he will probably slow down before his contract expires. I think it is a good add to what the Flames are building right now.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by HitterD

Yes, but this is a bit different, he’s very specific here l, not talking about a potential trade being discussed. Gotta think Jimmy would be connected to Coleman personally here. Played together in NJ for a season

He's connected personally to Gaudreau as well

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman would be a great line

Doesn't look sexy, but it will play sexy.



That was a weird statement.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by dammage79

A RW of Tarasenko, Coleman in the top 6 is much more palpable.

Coleman is a LW, no?

[agulati]

At that price, a slight overpay, but not that significant. I was worried about it being 5.5-6 million per year. 6 years is long though.

[Enoch Root]

Like the player.

Don't mind the 6th year at all, as it kept the price under $5M (I mean sure, less term AND less money would be great, but that's not how it works)

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman would be a great line

Even a Pitlick-Backlund-Coleman as a shut down line.

[Bonded]

Oh lordy, I see we have our next Lucic contract already...

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Coleman is a LW, no?

He definitely shoots left, but I had some recollection of him playing right side in NJ.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Coleman is a LW, no?

I think he played RW I'm Jersey a bit. So multi positional. Because holy hell if we sign another LW with the 4 LW we already have, we'll thats some smrt asset management

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Doesn't look sexy, but it will play sexy.



That was a weird statement.

Mangiapane is probably in the top 6

Coleman - Backlund - Pitlick is an elite 3rd line. Really, good.

[sureLoss]

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