On Sunday Brendan Morrison was released from his Vancouver Canucks training camp tryout contract. The 12-year NHL veteran was not out of work for very long, on Monday the Calgary Flames signed him to a one-year deal.
When given the chance to try out for the Canucks, Morrison said, “I see myself as a guy who can fit on any line, and any role they present me with is one that I am willing to take on.”
The Flames must have been paying attention, as they will look to Morrison to fill a number of holes in their line up.
Morrison will be counted on to play center on a Flames team that suddenly finds themselves short in that position due to injuries to Matt Stajan, David Moss, and Daymond Langkow. In addition to playing center, the former Canucks alternate captain will help fill a veteran leadership void left vacant in Langkow’s absence.
The versatile Morrison can play center and wing as well as contribute on both the power play and penalty kill units.
Morrison had this to say about signing with Calgary, “It’s a great opportunity to step in and prove you can still produce night in and night out. ...
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Brendan Morrison Signs One-Year Deal With The Calgary Flames
October 5th, 2010 by Trent Reinsmith Leave a reply »
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