Mixed Emotions....

One of the true heroes from last years Stanley Cup run is gone. Number 23 Martin Gelinas (shown left) has been signed by the Florida Panthers. I don't think any Flames fan will ever forget hearing Peter Mahr screaming "Martin Gelinas" over and over again. Say what you will about Mr. Sutter, he is not a sentimental man. There was some good news today, the Flames signed unrestricted free agents Darren McCarty and Tony Amonte. Both these players are solid Sutter type guys, a very good move. However with the signing of these two players the Flames chances of making good in the Neidermyer lottery are greatly diminished....As I was checking something on TSN.ca I noticed that the Oilers have signed Chris Pronger, that's not good. Oh well the Battle of Alberta should be a good one this year.