Flames get cammalleri in huge swap with habs

[germany00]

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired former Flame center Michael Cammalleri, goaltender Karri Ramo and a 5th round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a 2nd pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

"Mike Cammalleri is a dynamic player who enjoyed great success playing in Calgary," stated Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. "We believe Cammalleri will help our offensive production, solidify a second scoring line, bolster our power play, and bring another strong veteran voice to our room. We are confident that a return to Calgary will be good for Mike and good for our continued pursuit of a playoff berth."

Cammalleri, a native of Richmond Hill, ON, has nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points in 37 games for the Montreal Canadiens this season. He spent the 2008-09 season with Calgary setting a career high while leading the team with 39 goals, 19 on the power play which was second in the league. He also added 43 assists for a total of 82 points which was also a career high and good for 13th in league scoring.

 

[Teagz]

I like this deal for the flames.

 

[germany00]

Not bad for both teams, but in my opinion flames came out as the winners if cammalleri picks up his performance

 

[snipezo]

Didn't see that one coming.

 

[germany00]

I thought the habs would have to change something, and i guess this is it

 

[The Guid]

Yeah but, honestly, it makes no sense. They don't improve and get somewhat of a cap improvement. Cammalleri's cap hit isn't the problem though (see: Gomez, Kaberle)

 

[germany00]

Lol at Kaberle's cap hit haha, some top D-men get like half of what he gets

 

[Mr.Baller]

I actually hate this move , cause I'm a cammy fan ! But his not doin anything right now for the team ... so might as well make some changes ! We have to rebuild this team to be honest with yall ....

Hopefully PG makes a huge move and get's rid of Gomez because Gio is still a good player for the team .

 

[playmaker7]

Flames come out on top with this deal. I like how they pulled the trigger on this.

I think Cammalleri will pick it up and put up numbers for them.

 

[The Guid]

They got the better player, sure. But Feaster says the Flames are "going for it" and that makes no sense for a team that needs to be rebuilding. They need a miracle to make it to, and out of, the first round.

 

[snipezo]

They got the better player, sure. But Feaster says the Flames are "going for it" and that makes no sense for a team that needs to be rebuilding. They need a miracle to make it to, and out of, the first round.

This.

 

[Sports Hour]

I think this is good for both teams, but I'll comment on Montreal's point of view in a few points.

• Free up almost $3 million to be put towards signing Price
• Get bigger by 5'' (Bourque 6'2, Cammalleri 5'9)
• Bring in someone to score the much needed dirty goals, and not the pretty ones
• 2nd round pick in 2013 to build future