Calgary Flames acquire Mike Cammalleri, Karri Ramo, and a 5th round pick in 2012 from the Montreal Canadiens for Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland and a 2nd round pick in 2013. |
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Calgary Flames Acquire:
 LW. Mike Cammalleri Age: 29 Height: 5-9 Weight: 190 CONTRACT: Cap-Hit: $6,000,000 Expires: 2014 (UFA) Important Facts: -Has a Limited No Trade Clause in his contract -The last two years of his contract (2012-13 & 2013-14) his actual salary increases to $7,000,000 per year. -Has hit the 80 point plateau twice in his career. -During his one season with the Flames (2008-09) he had a career high in goals (39) and points (82). -In 32 career NHL playoff games, he has 32 points. |
 G. Karri Ramo Age: 25 Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Unsigned Prospect- During the 2009 off-season he became a Restricted Free Agent. After the Lightning retained his rights with a qualifying offer he signed in the KHL. Important Facts: -Hasn't played in North America since the 2008-09 season. -For the past two years (09-10 & 10-11) he has been selected to the KHL all-star team -Incredible stats in the KHL ---2009-10 he had a 2.11 GAA and .913 SV % in 44 games ---2010-11 he had a 1.97 GAA and .925 SV % in 44 games ---So far this year (2011-12) he has a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV % in 29 games |
5th Round Draft Pick In 2012 -Originally owned by the Columbus Blue Jackets -Acquired on June 29th in-exchange for the rights to James Wisniewski. |
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Montreal Canadiens Acquire:
 LW. Rene Bourque Age: 30 Height: 6-2 Weight: 211 CONTRACT: Cap-Hit: $3,333,333 Expires: 2016 (UFA) Important Facts: -Has a Modified No Trade Clause in his contract -Actual salary this season is $4,000,000, next season (12-13) is $3,000,000, 2013-14 is back to $4,000,000, and then the last two seasons (2014-15 & 2015-16) its down to $2,500,000. -For the past two seasons he's had at least 50 points -For the past three seasons he's had at least 20 goals -Suspended twice in the past month. |
 RW. Patrick Holland Age: 20 Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 Unsigned Prospect- Drafted by the Flames in the 7th round (193rd overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft. Important Facts: -Has played three seasons in the WHL (all for the Tri-City Americans) -Third on his team in points (17 goals, 40 assists) |
2nd Round Pick In 2013 -Calgary's own pick. |
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Analysis:
At around nine o'clock last night the Montreal Canadiens pulled Michael Cammalleri from the game against the Boston Bruins. Internet message boards crashed, and twitter was overloaded with fans discussing where he could possibly be headed. Eventually it was announced that he had been sent to the Calgary Flames along with Karri Ramo and the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5th Round Draft Pick in this upcoming draft. In return the Flames sent Rene Bourque, Patrick Holland, and a 2nd Round Draft Pick in 2013.
Once the details of the trade began to leak to the public Flames fans became excited at the addition of Cammalleri, who played incredibly well in his one season with the club. The Flames were in search of a proven goal scorer that could play with Iginla and Cammalleri fits the bill perfectly especially because of the fact that we know that there won't be a problem creating chemistry between the two players give in their success the last time Cammalleri played on the Flames. I am confident he will flourish with Calgary. The Flames also added Karri Ramo, a goaltender who was originally drafted by Flames GM Jay Feaster when he was apart of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. Ramo is a big question mark, primarily because he may never wear a Flames jersey. Many people believe he won't return to North America again, and will remain in Russia. He has been dominant in his three year career in the KHL with an average GAA of 1.98, and save % of .923. So far this season he is on pace for his best of the three years with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV % in 29 games. If the Flames do end up getting him to come back over, he may be a very nice asset to the club. The final piece headed to the Flames was the 5th round pick in this year's draft that was originally owned by the Columbus Blue Jackets. It will be a high pick in the round, and I have been impressed with the depth of the 2012 draft so I am sure there will be some nice prospects on the board when their turn comes around.
The Flames did receive a nice package, but they sent some quality assets the other way. The center piece of the package headed to the Habs was Rene Bourque. Bourque has seen his career evolve and eventually flourish in Calgary as he is coming off of back-to-back 27 goal and 50+ point seasons. He will step into the Canadiens' line-up very nicely as his impressive size is sorely needed. The biggest problem with Bourque is his drive and consistency which just this season has been very evident. Its a big issue that will definitely be questioned by the extremely critical Montreal media. Regardless of the on-ice result of this deal, the Habs financially come out on top as they were able to save almost $3,000,000 by swapping Cammalleri for Bourque. Along with Bourque, the Canadiens acquired an unsigned prospect in Patrick Holland. Holland was drafted by the Flames with their 7th round draft selection in the 2010 draft. His upside seems limited, but so far this year he's third on his WHL club in points with 57 points in 40 games. Most people believe the absolute best-case scenario is that he makes it to the NHL as a grinding fourth-liner. I expect him to be a fringe NHLer, first call-up type player at the higher levels. Another valuable piece headed to the Canadiens is the Canadiens 2nd round draft pick in the 2013 draft. Right now that draft is shaping up to be a good one as well.
Although its early to choose a side, I feel like the Flames won this deal. Not by as large a margin as I previously thought, but I stick with my gut that Cammalleri will excel in the Flames roster
Once the details of the trade began to leak to the public Flames fans became excited at the addition of Cammalleri, who played incredibly well in his one season with the club. The Flames were in search of a proven goal scorer that could play with Iginla and Cammalleri fits the bill perfectly especially because of the fact that we know that there won't be a problem creating chemistry between the two players give in their success the last time Cammalleri played on the Flames. I am confident he will flourish with Calgary. The Flames also added Karri Ramo, a goaltender who was originally drafted by Flames GM Jay Feaster when he was apart of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization. Ramo is a big question mark, primarily because he may never wear a Flames jersey. Many people believe he won't return to North America again, and will remain in Russia. He has been dominant in his three year career in the KHL with an average GAA of 1.98, and save % of .923. So far this season he is on pace for his best of the three years with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV % in 29 games. If the Flames do end up getting him to come back over, he may be a very nice asset to the club. The final piece headed to the Flames was the 5th round pick in this year's draft that was originally owned by the Columbus Blue Jackets. It will be a high pick in the round, and I have been impressed with the depth of the 2012 draft so I am sure there will be some nice prospects on the board when their turn comes around.
The Flames did receive a nice package, but they sent some quality assets the other way. The center piece of the package headed to the Habs was Rene Bourque. Bourque has seen his career evolve and eventually flourish in Calgary as he is coming off of back-to-back 27 goal and 50+ point seasons. He will step into the Canadiens' line-up very nicely as his impressive size is sorely needed. The biggest problem with Bourque is his drive and consistency which just this season has been very evident. Its a big issue that will definitely be questioned by the extremely critical Montreal media. Regardless of the on-ice result of this deal, the Habs financially come out on top as they were able to save almost $3,000,000 by swapping Cammalleri for Bourque. Along with Bourque, the Canadiens acquired an unsigned prospect in Patrick Holland. Holland was drafted by the Flames with their 7th round draft selection in the 2010 draft. His upside seems limited, but so far this year he's third on his WHL club in points with 57 points in 40 games. Most people believe the absolute best-case scenario is that he makes it to the NHL as a grinding fourth-liner. I expect him to be a fringe NHLer, first call-up type player at the higher levels. Another valuable piece headed to the Canadiens is the Canadiens 2nd round draft pick in the 2013 draft. Right now that draft is shaping up to be a good one as well.
Although its early to choose a side, I feel like the Flames won this deal. Not by as large a margin as I previously thought, but I stick with my gut that Cammalleri will excel in the Flames roster
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