Flames Sign Stephane Yelle

[Thrillhouse]

Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager and Head Coach Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of centre Stephane Yelle.

Yelle played in his 10th NHL season and his third with the Flames during the 2005-06 campaign posting 18 points (4 goals, 14 assists) and 48 penalty minutes. Yelle is the Flames 2005-06 nominee for the prestigious Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (awarded to “the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey”).

In 714 NHL career regular season games with the Flames and the Colorado Avalanche the native of Ottawa, Ontario has recorded 203 points on 23 goals and 131 assists. Yelle has only missed the playoffs once in his professional and major junior career. In 141 NHL playoff games Yelle has posted 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) and 78 PIMs.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche (1996 and 2001) was acquired by the Flames along with Chris Drury on October 1, 2002 in exchange for Dean McAmmond, Derek Morris and Jeff Shantz. Yelle was drafted in the eighth round, 186th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

[doaner]

This will definaetly help the Flames. Great player and I am glad they resigned him.

[ChickenSwede]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

203 points on 23 goals and 131 assists.

Guess that makes him unique!

[Lars24]

A good signing by the Flames Yelle is the type a center that every team truly needs. Plays with grit and is good on the draw.

[canuckfan]

This was one of the players in Calgary I would have loved to see in a 'nucks jersey. Too bad, Sutter was smart to lock him back up so quickly. He's a smart hockey player with great defensive skills.

[Colt Seavers]

Did the Flames resign McCarty for another year?

[AVALANCHE FAN]

The AVS realy fuked up when they traded Yelle!!

[Thrillhouse]

Originally Posted by rjman48

Did the Flames resign McCarty for another year?

Yeah he's under contract for another year.

[Colt Seavers]

Thanks. I was hoping the Wings would get him back. They are lacking some toughness.I thought he signed only a 1 year deal. Must have just resigned!

[Thrillhouse]

Originally Posted by rjman48

Thanks. I was hoping the Wings would get him back. They are lacking some toughness.I thought he signed only a 1 year deal. Must have just resigned!

Nope, the Flames signed him to a 2-year $1.6 million deal.

[doaner]

Even though he doesn't post a lot of points, he possess the intangibles that are very rare. Like a previous poster had stated, he is a centermen that every team should have.

[mongoose]

Originally Posted by rjman48

Did the Flames resign McCarty for another year?

god knows he needs the money.

[Colt Seavers]

As much as I miss him in Detroitm and what he brought to the team and the community, it's still hard to feel sorry for a guy or anyome for that matter that makes thast kind of money~

[doaner]

Originally Posted by rjman48

As much as I miss him in Detroitm and what he brought to the team and the community, it's still hard to feel sorry for a guy or anyome for that matter that makes thast kind of money~

That goes for any professional sports player. Atleast we are not as bad as baseball is. Alex Rodriguez with the NYY makes 25 mil a season. And now I will ask the question...What can you buy for 25 mil????? Our society is all screwed up. Cops and teachers make 25-50 k per year. Cops especially, risking their lives everyday for our safety and an entertainer makes 1-15 mil a year?????? What is wrong with this picture.

[Colt Seavers]

I know,brother! I'm a firefighter. I cant even fathom how much space in cubic ft $25 mil takes up? It is ridiculous a contract like that even exists. No player is worth that much. Even jobs like teachers and cops actually make a impact on lives and society. At least some pro teams, like the Eagles put their foot down on ego maniacs-T.O. e.g. on players who think their better than everyone else! Certaintly not worth the money, but a huge amount of baggage with a derelict like that.