Sarich Signs on with the Flames

The Flames have signed UFA D Cory Sarich to a 5 year deal worth 18 million dollars. I personally think that could be too much for Sarich but who knows what could come of it, in Sutter I trust.

Sarich formerly with the Lightning has played in 7 full NHL seasons including every game for the Lightning in the past 4 seasons. He is more of a defensive defensemen but does have a half decent shot from the blueline. Sarich will add some size too at 6 foot 3 and 210 pounds. I dont know alot about this guy but on tsn.ca, the scouting report on his assets say "Owns a great point shot, thunderous body-checking ability and defensive poise. Has the potential to dominate a game physically."
His flaws though say "Has a tendency to overhandle the puck from time to time. Can also be a little too aggressive at times." So it sounds like his assets shine over his flaws.

There is a report too that our captain Jarome Iginla is close to reaching a long term contract extension with the Flames that could keep him here till the 2011-12 season or 2012-13 season.

More info on Sarich to come and when the deal with Iggy is made official, I'll make a post for it...