Confirmed Signing with Link: [ANA] Mason Raymond (1 Year, $675k)

[WetcoastOrca]

What a frustrating player!
Had some decent years in Vancouver and then really regressed. Had great speed but played on the perimeter.
His 'go to' move was speeding down the left wing and then curling back and either falling down or taking himself out of the play.

 

[SEALBound]

Two comments.

1. I read way back when that the Ducks wanted "speed"...so...I guess this is it. Legitimate lol

2. Perron out Raymond in. Wow. Heck of an off season.

 

[blankall]

Perhaps someone with more cap knowledge can explain to me why they didn't just contact Calgary about a 50% retention and future considerations? Maybe they signed him for less than 50% of his previous contract?

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Raymond-Kesler were dynamite together back in the day

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Nice and cheap, can't complain about that.

 

[Duck Off]

2 way deal? That makes it a lot better. 675k is nothing. Happy with this after all.

 

[Canuck86]

potential 15-20g guy for under 700k worth the risk, if he fails miserably he was a low cost asset.

 

[Seedling]

Bargain basement Bob strikes again.

 

[quat]

Now, this is a practical deal. I think Raymond's still got enough game left to allow him to add value to the Ducks.

 

[Batrous]

A good signing by the ducks. It seems like with some players they just play better when they are having to resign every year. Hopefully he has a good year in Anaheim.

 

[Zaddy91]

I would be shocked if Carlyle doesn't try these two on the same line.

This would be too funny.

Kesler you cannot escape him.

Shoulda traded Lindholm for Hall

 

[WetcoastOrca]

This is probably Raymond's last chance or he'll be Europe bound. A low risk move with fairly low upside as well, IMO. He didn't look like he had much left in Calgary but who knows if he could have a bit of a rebound in Annaheim and at least be a useful extra player.

 

[Kent Nilsson]

Mason "the cat" Raymond. 9 lives.

 

[FlamesFan18]

Not sure why people are mad about this. Ducks either get 10-15 goals out of a speedy bottom liner or he can tear it up in the AHL.

The worst part of this signing is this is the only NHL signing of the day... and Raymond isnt even a lock to play in the NHL this season lol. Still quite a few better options available but its dead silent.

 

[Snakepit]

2 way contract, now this is a completely different story. Good contract in that case. He either rebounds or crushes it on your AHL team

 

[KeninsFan]

Not sure why people are mad about this. Ducks either get 10-15 goals out of a speedy bottom liner or he can tear it up in the AHL.

The worst part of this signing is this is the only NHL signing of the day... and Raymond isnt even a lock to play in the NHL this season lol. Still quite a few better options available but its dead silent.

Or the coach sticks Raymond with Kesler and Kesler literally in a fit of rage demands a trade.

Seriously Carlyle don't even think of MayRay-Kesler as the 2nd line.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I feel he could turn it around in another system. He's still a great skater.

 

[Arthuros]

Oh wow, that's pretty cheap. I'm okay with that.

 

[ForSpareParts*]

"Dude, trade him at the deadline for a 2nd round pick!"

- Leafs Fan

 

[Zirakzigil]

Good signing for the Ducks, zero risk.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Mason was a really good guy with the Flames, too bad it didn't work out. Best of luck in Anaheim, Raymond.

 

[MikeK]

I'm really surprised by this. I thought he was done in the NHL. The 2-way deal gives the ducks an out and I fully expect him to be on waiver and in the A before seasons out. I have nothing against him, just I feel he's not an NHL level talent. Hopefully he gets new skates this year, never seen a player spend more time falling down than skating.

 

[LeafsNation149]

Carlyle LOVES Raymond. The problem with Raymond is he makes everyone around him worse while everyone else just tries to carry him.

 

[kylbaz]

potential 15-20g guy for under 700k worth the risk, if he fails miserably he was a low cost asset.

Yep, great pickup. Very least it's depth.