David Hale to Phoenix
No more 7th D man. More discussion in the FlamesForum.
Vandermeer Bros and Glencross Arrive
Peter and Jim Vandermeer, Curtis Glencross Arrive to Flames
The rumors are true, Curtis Glencross arrives from Edmonton, so let the trash talking begin. Also the fist void has been somewhat answered in two other signings. No contract details yet, but we can be sure the only movement now from the Flames will be to shed some salary.
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Mark Giordano Signed - Glencross and Vandermeer Next?
The Calgary Flames have officially announced the signing of Mark Giordano, defencemen who played in Russia last season. He receives a three year one way contract. In other news it seems rumor mills are churning with the advent of another third - forth line LW coming to Calgary in Curtis Glencross.
Flames Re-Sign Prust and Van Der Gulik
http://flames.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367505
What's interesting about these deals is that Prust signs a one way deal for two years at about 500 000 million a year. Although Prust can fight, he's also not a heavyweight, something other teams in the NW are accomplishing. However, it seems Sutter won't be bobbing around for a heavyweight, which is fine, cause Detroit doesn't have one.
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2008 Free Agency Debacle - Teams Overpay
July 1st marks the opening day in the NHL for free agency. What does that mean? For the pats couple years it's the first day struggling hockey teams can pay exorbitant amounts for semi-decent hockey players. We'll let TSN and the Calgary Herald point out the debacles for you--we'll stick to the moves that impacted the Flames.
Free Agency Moves With Calgary Flames Connection
Flames Acquire Rene Bourque from Chicago (LW)
With Edmonton pulling out all the free agent deals, Calgary jumped into the mix with another minor move acquiring Alberta boy Rene Bourque, a native of Lac La Biche, from Chicago. Bourque finished his third season with the Blackhawks in 07-08, recording 24 points from 10 goals and 14 assists.
Flames Acquire Third Line LW
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