Confirmed with Link: Utah signs G Matt Villalta to 2-year contract (2-way, $775k AAV)

[TheLegend]

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[TheLegend]

 

[lanky]

What are the odds we lose him to waivers in the fall? He's pretty darn good in the AHL.

I'm guessing low odds because he was so bad in his couple NHL games.

 

[Jormungandr]

What are the odds we lose him to waivers in the fall? He's pretty darn good in the AHL.

I'm guessing low odds because he was so bad in his couple NHL games.

No one is claiming him to keep on their NHL roster. Remember, if you claim someone, you have to keep them up. You don’t get to then stash them on your AHL roster.

 

[lanky]

A goalie-less tank team (Flames) could potentially claim him to be their NHL backup. His AHL record suggests he might have a future in the NHL.

Like I said, I think the risk is low, but not zero.

 

[hbk]

A goalie-less tank team (Flames) could potentially claim him to be their NHL backup. His AHL record suggests he might have a future in the NHL.

Like I said, I think the risk is low, but not zero.

U think Calgary is going to run with 2 rookie net-minders?

 

[lanky]

No.

 

[Schemp]

Vejjie for Bahl?

 

[crazyhockeylover96]

Vejjie for Bahl?

I was thinking the same thing as soon as that trade went down. Villalta backs up Ingram.

Maybe snag the Van 1st rnd from Calgary also?

Edit: Not sure Veggie holds that value anymore. Also not sure how Bahl actually plays.

 

[hbk]

Vejjie for Bahl?

caught an interview with flames insider on one of my podcasts. They aren't moving Bahl. he was targeted. maybe that's bluster to justify the move.

 

[Grimes]

caught an interview with flames insider on one of my podcasts. They aren't moving Bahl. he was targeted. maybe that's bluster to justify the move.

We want Andersson anyways.

 

[Foggy1097]

We want Andersson anyways.

Would love to see it

 

[Mosby]

I think Flames are fine to roll with Wolf and Vladar.

 

[Schemp]

I think Flames are fine to roll with Wolf and Vladar.

Wolf is still waiver-exempt and Vejjie has only 1 more season under contract. Time line kinda fits the situation. Still could be an add on for Anderssen trade.

 

[Kaizen]

Wolf is ready for the show - he'll be in Calgary this season.

 

[Mosby]

Yup. And I don't think the Flames are really concerned about losing too many games.