[Signing] Flames sign James Neal (5 years, 5.75 AAV)

[Bunk]

Johnny might hit 100pts.

[Corral]

Originally Posted by chummer

Love this deal.

What an offseason for the GM, that fire Treliving thread should be locked.

Yeah that should have happened right after it was started.

[HockeyKhan]

Can we now lock that ridiculous fire Treliving thread?

[cral12]

Admittedly went to bed thinking @commie22 was messing with us, but got to sleep putting Flames forward combinations together in my head, including Neal...

#TrustInTreliving

Captain Obvious commentary (but have to recap): Flames GM having an unreal, "real deal" offseason.

Hamilton for Hanifin/Lindholm deal at #NHLdraft

Quality picks at the draft despite where they drafted - see thread on draft grade of A-)

Two nice quality, very reasonable signings yesterday in Derek Ryan & Austin Czarnik. (I would have honestly been happy with these 2 signings alone)

Then to land The Real Deal James Neal, of the prized UFAs out there! Legit sniper. Mind blown. Can talk about term, but, fact is, he was getting paid. Actually lower AAV salary then I was expecting.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1013796609094832133

[868904]

Originally Posted by morgin

I think Corsi has earned the benefit of the doubt that he’s posting in good faith and thoroughly enjoys discussing hockey generally. What’s the point in personally ripping into the guy like this? His point was valid and has nothing to do with the Canucks. It comes off poorly for people who aren’t CHF when they try to brigade against him.

He makes a lot of veiled shots. You didn't catch his shot at flames fans about the dirty players comment? You don't think thatnhas anything to do with the Canucks, dirtiest team in history with hall of fame dirty players like Burrows, Lapierre, Torres, Kesler, Cooke, Ruutu oh and let's not forget the most recently signed and noted dirty player Roussel but that can't be just a coincidence that Corsi made that comment, right?

[Jiri Hrdina]

I also love commodore breaking some actual news thus now making it at least possible that his insane tweets could be legit
That’s some good trolling

[3rd liner]

Wondered if this a possibility when I saw VGK signed Stastny- making Neal more expendable in Vegas? Not sure I would mess with the formula too much if I am Vegas. Surprised he left there given what a season it was for them.

[Computerjungle]

All Vegas Neal goals this year, the guy has sick skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8l58Wh04M

[Draug]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

My guess is Frolik to Winnipeg for futures or a prospect (3rd round pick or Petan, maybe both?)

Lazar will be in the minors or dealt for a 6th or 7th to a team closer to the start of the year.

Brouwer will he placed in the minors like Raymond was with the intention of buying him out next year.

That’s how I see it shaking down.

Are you sure. I hope so. I seem to remember a limited no-move clause for him. Anyone confirm?

[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

17/18:

52.7 haula,erik - neal,james - perron,david
13.7 eakin,cody - neal,james - perron,david
5.4 haula,erik - neal,james - tatar,tomas
4.4 karlsson,william - marchessault,jonathan - neal,james

16/17:

19.6 jarnkrok,calle - neal,james - wilson,colin
14.7 arvidsson,viktor - johansen,ryan - neal,james
12.9 forsberg,filip - johansen,ryan - neal,james
9.8 fisher,mike - neal,james - wilson,colin
5.4 fiala,kevin - jarnkrok,calle - neal,james
4.7 jarnkrok,calle - neal,james - ribeiro,mike

15/16:

24.5 jarnkrok,calle - johansen,ryan - neal,james
14 fisher,mike - forsberg,filip - neal,james
7.4 forsberg,filip - neal,james - ribeiro,mike
5.4 forsberg,filip - johansen,ryan - neal,james
4.8 forsberg,filip - jarnkrok,calle - neal,james

14/15:

43.9 forsberg,filip - neal,james - ribeiro,mike
18.4 fisher,mike - neal,james - wilson,colin
10.8 neal,james - ribeiro,mike - wilson,colin

Nice!

Neal had 30g pace in both the 14/15 and 15/16 seasons... I'm hoping for 35g with Gaudreau and Monohan, which will be his best quality linemates since PIT

[jg13]

Originally Posted by PlayfulGenius

Nice!

Neal had 30g pace in both the 14/15 and 15/16 seasons... I'm hoping for 35g with Gaudreau and Monohan, which will be his best quality linemates since PIT

If i'm Peters i'm playing Neal on the 2nd line with Tkachuk and Lindholm for a more balanced attack.

Gaudreau - Monahan - Czarnik
Tkachuk - Lindholm - Neal

That being said I would have a power play with

Tkachuk
Gaudreau Monahan Neal
Giordano

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by Computerjungle

All Vegas Neal goals this year, the guy has sick skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8l58Wh04M

This guy snipes.

[browna]

No NmC clause is massive. If it doesn't work out for either party down the road, a lot less hassle to move on. For a guy his age it's a massive concession.

Guy can pot goals, play with an edge, exactly what the top line needs.

And on a day when everyone over pays, Treliving approach to properly approach UFAs and get guys like Smith to help out, means a lot in the process for layers to feel wanted.

Treliving really gets things done.

I do suspect some jettison moves, but I don't suspect anyone except Minny and JG should be feeling comfortable that their role and position in the line up is going to be the same as last year. Both with the added talent up front and the coach who uses players all over.

That's an opportunity for guys like Janko and Bennett. Depending on their mindset it could mean trouble for Backlund and Frolik.

[mikephoen]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

17/18:

52.7 haula,erik - neal,james - perron,david
13.7 eakin,cody - neal,james - perron,david
5.4 haula,erik - neal,james - tatar,tomas
4.4 karlsson,william - marchessault,jonathan - neal,james

16/17:

19.6 jarnkrok,calle - neal,james - wilson,colin
14.7 arvidsson,viktor - johansen,ryan - neal,james
12.9 forsberg,filip - johansen,ryan - neal,james
9.8 fisher,mike - neal,james - wilson,colin
5.4 fiala,kevin - jarnkrok,calle - neal,james
4.7 jarnkrok,calle - neal,james - ribeiro,mike

15/16:

24.5 jarnkrok,calle - johansen,ryan - neal,james
14 fisher,mike - forsberg,filip - neal,james
7.4 forsberg,filip - neal,james - ribeiro,mike
5.4 forsberg,filip - johansen,ryan - neal,james
4.8 forsberg,filip - jarnkrok,calle - neal,james

14/15:

43.9 forsberg,filip - neal,james - ribeiro,mike
18.4 fisher,mike - neal,james - wilson,colin
10.8 neal,james - ribeiro,mike - wilson,colin

Didn't realize before how much Nashville likes to throw the lines in a blender!

[RichKlit]

Article on sportsnet have the flames as being losers in free agency. Most signings were meh and will regret Neal at the midway point of contract. I was a bit surprised as the overall offseason imo has been an a complete success.

[JurassicTunga12]

I'm just imagining Bennett finally breaking out for this team.
Flames would be absolutely deadly if that happens.

[RichKlit]

Although article did say he could be convinced to bump us up to marginal winners.

[868904]

James Neal is who we hoped Ferland would develop into.

Just couldn't get that nastiness and desire to shoot consistently out of Ferly that comes natural to Neal.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

I had such low expectations for next season a week or two ago. Who could blame me? The idea of getting all of Lindholm, Hanifin, Neal, and good depth like Ryan and Czarnik with only Hamilton being the significant piece going out seems like a ridiculous dream scenario that would get you laughed out of any realistic hockey forum. Honestly, if someone had posted that all this would happen before the draft, you'd be labeled as a silly dreamer. Well all I have to say to that is...

[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by jg13

If i'm Peters i'm playing Neal on the 2nd line with Tkachuk and Lindholm for a more balanced attack.

Gaudreau - Monahan - Czarnik
Tkachuk - Lindholm - Neal

That being said I would have a power play with

Tkachuk
Gaudreau Monahan Neal
Giordano

Ya, maybe... though I don't see Czarnik on the top line... nor do I see a PP with no RHS