Flames sign Ryan Wilson to a PTO

[StreakingRed]

Competition is never a bad thing. Doesn't hurt to bring him in for a look.

 

[tmurfin]

Never got the love for Schlemko. Nice shootout goal, but other than that he was nothing special.

Also, meh move, easily the right thing to do, adds an extra body to training camp and brings some competition in.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Extra body for training camp, nothing more.

 

[Lunatik]

Extra body for training camp, nothing more.

Yep. The majority of guys on PTOs that get signed, get signed by other clubs.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Never got the love for Schlemko. Nice shootout goal, but other than that he was nothing special.

For a 3rd pairing guy, Schlemko wasn't especially sheltered nor did he need to be. He was usually out with the 4th line. Yet he was out there for 12 goals for and 7 goals against. He tilted the ice towards the offensive zone with a 5v5 CF% of 54.6%.

I would welcome Schlemko back any time ahead of Smid or Engelland. But those guys have big money deals with two years left each and he doesn't.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

For a 3rd pairing guy, Schlemko wasn't especially sheltered nor did he need to be. He was usually out with the 4th line. Yet he was out there for 12 goals for and 7 goals against. He tilted the ice towards the offensive zone with a 5v5 CF% of 54.6%.

I would welcome Schlemko back any time ahead of Smid or Engelland. But those guys have big money deals with two years left each and he doesn't.

If Smid is healthy, he's potentially one of the best #5's in the league. Many forget how good he was even just 2-3 seasons ago. But yeah, if he's 75% or worse, it's not pretty.

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Never got the love for Schlemko. Nice shootout goal, but other than that he was nothing special.

Also, meh move, easily the right thing to do, adds an extra body to training camp and brings some competition in.

Local boy, no major gaffs. (That I can recall)

Plus say his name. Schlemko, SHHHHLEMKOOOOO. You just want to say it.

 

[tmurfin]

Local boy, no major gaffs. (That I can recall)

Plus say his name. Schlemko, SHHHHLEMKOOOOO. You just want to say it.

Meh, I thought he looked like your basic dime-a-dozen #6 guy.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I think he could be a good Smid replacement if it looks like Smid won't be ready for the start of the season.

 

[Dead Cat Bounce]

For a 3rd pairing guy, Schlemko wasn't especially sheltered nor did he need to be. He was usually out with the 4th line. Yet he was out there for 12 goals for and 7 goals against. He tilted the ice towards the offensive zone with a 5v5 CF% of 54.6%.

I would welcome Schlemko back any time ahead of Smid or Engelland. But those guys have big money deals with two years left each and he doesn't.

This.

Schlemko is easily an upgrade on Smid or Engelland in a system that values a quick transition game.