Confirmed with Link: Flames sign Linden Vey [1 year/ $700k AAV/two-way]

[Lunatik]

I think if this happens Vey plays in Stockton.

Shinkaruk/UFA - Hamilton - Vey
Klimchuk - Jankowski - Poirier
Mangiapane - Pollock - Pribyl
Carroll - UFA - Smith

 

[StreakingRed]

Hopefully it works out well for Vey. I was never really impressed with what I saw from him in Vancouver, but I know he was dealing with some heavy family stuff. On a cheap 1 year deal, it doesn't hurt to see what he's got.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

I think if this happens Vey plays in Stockton.

Shinkaruk/UFA - Hamilton - Vey
Klimchuk - Jankowski - Poirier
Mangiapane - Pollock - Pribyl
Carroll - UFA - Smith

You're probably right. I think Shink makes the big club though

 

[Lunatik]

 

[DCDM]

Finally, someone to put next to Monahan and Johnny!

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Not a bad signing for injury depth and AHL vet presence.

 

[Hit the post]

His FO% is putrid Also how the **** does someone only get 4 hits in 41 games? Most players get credited for more hits than that for accidentally bumping into other guys

He makes Mason Raymond look like a power forward.

 

[Scygen]

Had a good AHL career before coming to Vancouver. Was completely over his head even in a fourth line role in the nhl though, and when he went back the AHL he couldn't find his game anymore.

Had a lot of family drama going on though. Seemed like a good kid. Maybe a change of scenery will help.. best of luck!

 

[Scygen]

He makes Mason Raymond look like a power forward.

it's probably unfair to Raymond to even mention the 2 in the same sentence

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Finally, someone to put next to Monahan and Johnny!

Not a bad signing for injury depth and AHL vet presence.

Yep, cheap depth is cheap.

 

[Hit the post]

it's probably unfair to Raymond to even mention the 2 in the same sentence

True; at least Raymond did produce at a NHL 2nd liner rate for a few seasons.

 

[JohnDingman]

Vey used to play with shink too in med hat so there is that also. They were good together. Maybe they can rekindle that same magic on Stockton. I don't see him as an NHL player unless he gets a hell of a lot stronger and learns to use his body and not be so soft.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Don't get this. Why not just give Shore a new contract instead of not qualifying him? I get its a depth move, but he's not an NHLer.

 

[tfong]

Don't get this. Why not just give Shore a new contract instead of not qualifying him? I get its a depth move, but he's not an NHLer.

Could be a number of reasons like Shore was more expensive or he didn't want a 2 way contract.

Either way they are both depth guys and emergency callups at this point.

 

[Yung Rotini]

lol okay

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Don't get this. Why not just give Shore a new contract instead of not qualifying him? I get its a depth move, but he's not an NHLer.

Takes two to tango I guess.

 

[Calculon]

Vey also brings some familiarity with Gulutzan's system, and can help the other prospects in Stockton with the transition and getting up to speed with what's expected of them now.

 

[Dertell]

He sucks donkey balls but if it's a 2-way deal than I see no significant issue. Well, other than I wish Shore/Jooris was given another chance on a 2-way contract over him.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

He sucks donkey balls but if it's a 2-way deal than I see no significant issue. Well, other than I wish Shore/Jooris was given another chance on a 2-way contract over him.

I assume Jooris was offered one, and didn't accept it.

Shore I dunno, probably also hunting for a 1-way deal. He's done nothing but disappoint me at the NHL level though.

 

[Fig]

He sucks donkey balls but if it's a 2-way deal than I see no significant issue. Well, other than I wish Shore/Jooris was given another chance on a 2-way contract over him.

I'm guessing Jooris wants a regular NHL job/1 way contract. Vey was willing to play on the farm for cheap, has potential upside... sure why not? Though, I don't think he is a Jooris replacement. He's a farm hand with NHL experience/Gully knowledge to fill in on the bottom lines in event of injuries/character guy in Stockton.

I don't mind this signing. Wish him the best.

 

[Josepho]

you won't hate him as much as we hated him in vancouver. your coach won't force him down your throats like willie did.

that is all.

 

[Fig]

Off topic: To confirm a 2 way deal affects only how much they make while on the farm team vs on the Big Club, right? Waiver requirements have nothing to do with 1/2 way deals?

ie: 1 way at 700k, makes 700k whether minors or NHL
2 way 700k/Xk, makes 700k NHL, Xk in minors

?

Does a 2 way also generally effectively mean the player generally have zero cap implications if in the minors?

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Off topic: To confirm a 2 way deal affects only how much they make while on the farm team vs on the Big Club, right? Waiver requirements have nothing to do with 1/2 way deals?

ie: 1 way at 700k, makes 700k whether minors or NHL
2 way 700k/Xk, makes 700k NHL, Xk in minors

?

Does a 2 way also generally effectively mean the player generally have zero cap implications if in the minors?

Correct.

 

[tfong]

The two way doesn't dictate anything about the salary cap hit I believe.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

The two way doesn't dictate anything about the salary cap hit I believe.

Well sort of. I don't believe a 2-way deal can be for more than the 900K or whatever it is that is the maximum of cap that can be erased by sending someone down, so while in reality no, 2-way doesn't mean that, but it might as well.