The Canadian Press
Oilers, Flames go big in free agency signing marquee forwards to long-term deals
The Calgary Flames have made a big move in free agency, signing forward Blake Coleman to a six-year deal on Wednesday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$4.9 million. Coleman comes to Calgary after helping the Tampa Bay Lightning win back-to-back Stanley Cups. The 29-year-old from Plano, Texas, tallied 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists) in the regular season last year and added 11 more (three goals, eight assists) in 23 playoff appearances. The Flames weren’t the only team to secur