ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283345 Five year deal, $6.6 million a year. Edited July 1, 2009 by ComradeWasabi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Red Machine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) No real surprise here. All of the reports seemed to say he was close to signing with the Flames. I would love to see the financial terms of the deal though. Edit: TSN now reporting a cap hit of $6.6 million per year. Edited July 1, 2009 by The Big Red Machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Calgary just got substantially better. Who knows what this means for the playoffs. If I remember correctly, Bouwmeester's only played in a single playoff game since junior (possibly a single playoff 'series'). If they trade Dion it's a bit of a wash. Their PP will be less dangerous but they'll end up a stronger defensive team. They should play it smart and keep Dion, he's at his lowest point in terms of trade value anyway and they don't need more high-end scoring forwards- they need more team chemistry and scoring depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Does FA start at Midnight or Noon tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thats alot of money. 6.6 mil for 5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Red Machine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Does FA start at Midnight or Noon tomorrow? Teams can talk to free agents starting at midnight, but no deals can be made until noon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thats alot of money. 6.6 mil for 5 years It is, but he would be making 6 million at the least, so they aren't overpaying by a large amount. This all depends on what kind of numbers he can put up over the next few years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thats alot of money. 6.6 mil for 5 years I would rather have Bouwmeester at $6.6M than Rafalski at $6M... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#18 the _Hoss_ 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Teams can talk to free agents starting at midnight, but no deals can be made until noon. Could you please give me a number ? when is noon 2 pm ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I haven't seen Bouwmeester play very much, so I have yet to see the big deal about him. Is he really worth $6.6M or is it more of a case of them paying him for potential? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Thats alot of money. 6.6 mil for 5 years Not really. For a Dman of his calibre, just entering his prime, and finally playing for a real team, its a steal. Good to know we'll have a 35 year old Rafalski for 600k cheaper though. *facepalm* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Teams can talk to free agents starting at midnight, but no deals can be made until noon. Oh, okay. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Not really. For a Dman of his calibre, just entering his prime, and finally playing for a real team, its a steal. Good to know we'll have a 35 year old Rafalski for 600k cheaper though. *facepalm* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I suppose compared to Campbell, that's a pretty good deal. I just hate see Calgary do anything positive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Don't know if you're serious 18 the Hoss. Noon=12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I haven't seen Bouwmeester play very much, so I have yet to see the big deal about him. Is he really worth $6.6M or is it more of a case of them paying him for potential? Yes sir, he is worth $6.6M... I would trade Rafalski+Hudler+2nd draft pick to get him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I suppose compared to Campbell, that's a pretty good deal. I just hate see Calgary do anything positive Better than Campbell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 I haven't seen Bouwmeester play very much, so I have yet to see the big deal about him. Is he really worth $6.6M or is it more of a case of them paying him for potential? Hes a great young defennseman. Moves the puck well, big, uses his body, has some offense. And hes still young at 25 years old. I doubt he'll ever be the physical Dman that Pronger is, or the offensive powerhouse that Lidstrom is, but the important thing is that hes probably the most well-rounded defenseman under the age of 28. And hes about 10x better defensively than Phaneuf is. But then again, many Dmen are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Better than Campbell Oh no doubt, Bouwmeester is a great defenceman. Campbell is mediocre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#18 the _Hoss_ 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Don't know if you're serious.... It's 3 a.m. and here I come so you should probably run. (at least here anyway) and with the deadline so near and no good Wings news I felt like we need something else to divert from all the hype LOL. :angel: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovMan91 1 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Calgary looks to spend much money on particular players: Iginla, Phaneuf, Bouwmeester, Langkow, Regehr, and Jokinen. These players eat up 7, 5.25, 4.5, 6.6, 6.5, 4.02; not in orde though. If you ad all those number, 33.87 cap number. Looks the Flames will be the power house in NW Division over Canucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Red Machine 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Calgary looks to spend much money on particular players: Iginla, Phaneuf, Bouwmeester, Langkow, Regehr, and Jokinen. These players eat up 7, 5.25, 4.5, 6.6, 6.5, 4.02; not in orde though. If you ad all those number, 33.87 cap number. Looks the Flames will be the power house in NW Division over Canucks Especially if the Canucks lose the Sedin twins, which looks more likely than not right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 And hes about 10x better defensively than Phaneuf is. But then again, many Dmen are. Yeah I can't believe they're paying that guy $6.5M a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 That's a very good signing for Calgary. I look forward to playing them. They do seem to be sticking out of the NW, don't they? But don't jump the gun... they havn't exactly done much in the past. Last four seasons --> Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Mighty Ducks) Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Red Wings) Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Sharks) Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 2–4 (Blackhawks) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,908 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Man florida can get some good players, but the fail to build the team around them: Bouwmeester, Luongo, Jovonowski, Jokinen, Bure(s), Kozlov to name a few.... maybe they should fold up shop, along with Phoenix... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites