Flames grab pair off if waivers
03.10.06 12:00MST
Roloson and Sutton join Flames for 06/07 season
The Calgary Flames announced a pair of waiver acquisitions today on the cusp of the regular season. Eager to upgrade his goaltending tandem, GM Dave Fyvie plucked veteran and former Flame draft pick Dwayne Roloson (pictured) from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Stay-at-home defenseman Andy Sutton, recently signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs was plucked off the wire as the Leafs attempted to sneak the veteran down to the minors.
"(Roloson) is a legitimate talent. He and Turco really solidify the position for us." Noted Fyvie. "And Sutton fits in well with what we are looking for. He adds some sand-paper in front of the net."
The Flames are coming off their best pre-season in recent memory as they went 7-0-0 and are excited to play for keeps. The season for Calgary starts against the rival Oilers in Edmonton October 5th. Their home-opener comes shortly afterwards against the same Oilers October 7th.