Bouwmeester Signs Deal With Flames
July 1, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, NHL, News, Signings and Contracts
Jay Bouwmeester is officially on the Calgary Flames roster after signing a five-year contract worth $6.68 million per year with the team. I’m sure the Edmonton native will be happy to be so close to home even if he is playing in the rival city.
According to the Calgary Herald, Flames GM, Darryl Sutter, had the following to say about the deal: "Jay is one of the most complete defenseman in the game, and we are very pleased to have reached an agreement that will make him an important component of the Calgary Flames success. We identified Jay as the …read more
Flames Acquire Bouwmeester, Prust
June 27, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, NHL, News, Trades
I’ll get the details of the less interesting deal out of the way. The Calgary Flames have traded Jim Vandermeer to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Brandon Prust, who was originally drafted by the team back in 2004 and played in 35 games over two seasons before being dealt away.
The Flames also acquired the rights to Jay Bouwmeester who was traded by the Florida Panthers today in exchange for Jordan Leopold and a 2009 third-round draft pick.
“I’m as confident (in getting him signed) as any other time I go into any other negotiation,” said Calgary GM Darryl Sutter. “He’s …read more
Bouwmeester Stays With Florida Panthers
March 4, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Fan Fare, Florida Panthers, NHL, News, Players, Trades
Despite being the topic of so much speculation, Jay Bouwmeester is staying with the Florida Panthers. I’m surprised, I thought the Panthers were going to deal him away in a big trade but I guess I was wrong…
