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
Jordan Leopold Returns to Calgary Flames
March 4, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Fan Fare, NHL, News, Players, Signings and Contracts, Trades
Defenceman, Jordan Leopold, was traded from the Colorado Avalanche back to the Calgary Flames in exchange for fellow d-man, Lawrence Nycholot and a second-round draft pick. Leo played with the Flames from 2002-2006 and I’m happy to see him return. The Flames need a little more defensive depth. The 28-year-old is in the final year of his contract and will be making $1.5 million. In 333 career NHL games, Leopold has 28 goals, 77 assists and a minus- 10 rating with 156 penalty minutes.
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