Calgary, AB – The
Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenseman
Cory Sarich to a two-year deal worth $2,000,000 per year.
“When we set about the process of improving our blue line we identified the need for a puck-mover who could play the point on the power play and help us offensively, and we also wanted a time-space eliminator who hits and competes and brings a sandpaper element to his game,” said Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “We took care of the first need yesterday by acquiring and signing
Dennis Wideman, and we checked the box on the second need today by re-upping
Cory Sarich. Cory is a true competitor who plays the game the right way, with fire and grit. He is capable of delivering the big hit and as such keeps opposing players honest, he eliminates time and space down low, he moves the puck well with a good first pass, he is one of the leaders in our room, and he is a well-liked and well-respected teammate. We are thrilled to have Cory back in the fold on a contract that fits within our plan and enables us to continue to improve our hockey team.”
Sarich, a native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has played 887 career games with 20 goals, 126 assists for 146 points over the course of 13 NHL seasons with the
Buffalo Sabres,
Tampa Bay Lightning and
Calgary Flames. Sarich has spent the last five seasons manning the Flames blue line and has played in 351 games for Calgary since signing with the Flames in July of 2007.