Heatley almost signed with Edmonton. He could be a dominating force playing with Iginlia now that Cammerelli is gone. I’m of the mind that a few young players could be more economical and effective if they really want to excel at the NHL level. Any ideas on another free agent for the Flames? Sutter said he may sign another free agent. Bertuzzi should be signed in my estimation. Perhaps a goalie who can step in and play 15 games-Kipper is overplayed and —burning out in the playoffs? How about Brendan Morrison as a free agent? Taylor Pyatt? Theres a few good ones left. Boucher or Legace in goal?
I’m sure the Sutters are all over it but its fun to speculate.

As someone living in Ottawa, I have a front row seat for this three ring circus. The fighting has spilled out openly into the media, the other players are being dragged in, and the fans as the ones suffering. This mess has serious potential to derail the Sens completely for the next few years (especially with a guy in Murray at the helm… not a fan of the Murray’s at all). That trade with Edmonton would not have been full value, but it was a reasonable take that would have helped ottawa get some more depth. Now they are stuck with a guy they say is going to play for them due to that bonus they had to give him, and a guy who still wants out of town. This could be an Eric Lindross situation coming up (where Heatley sits for a year and wastes their money and his career).

No thanks to adding this guy to my team (or any other team if I was a fan of them). He scores a fair bit, BUT he is a notorious coaster on defense as well as not stepping up his game with the effort and speed of the other players on the ice.

Good point, maybe he needs a move to rejuvenate his career. Prior to the salary cap era he would have ended up on the Rangers. No doubt he has talent, the Sutters would reign him in and you might see a 50 plus goal season. Iginlia needs to play with another speedy forward, and Jokinen may fit the bill anyways-should we stay put? Another free agent I like is Brendan Morrison but younger players are cheaper and the point production may not justify another veteran. However, who is going to feed Iginlia? Remember Messier and Gretsky-not to mention Kurri. Do the Flames have the right player for Iginlia? Would Iginlia mesh with Heatley? We’re close we have a decent core already-Cammerelli will be missed-Is Bertuzzi the answer? Langkow should be the no. 1 centre. Jokinen is signed anyways, should that be it for free agent signings?