Report: Flames Sign Jon Gillies To ELC
By Ryan Pike
9 years agoEnding the least contentious time in Calgary Flames history, the Flames have reportedly signed 2012 draft pick (and NCAA superstar) goalie Jon Gillies.
The entry-level deal is for three years, based on the CBA and Gillies’ age, and will likely kick in next season. UPDATE: Gillies has reported to the big league club, so presumably his deal has already started to run.
Gillies, 21, is a damn good goalie. He was drafted by the Flames in the third round of the 2012 Draft. Since then?
- He’s represented Team USA in back-to-back World Juniors, winning gold as a back-up in 2013.
- He was an NCAA All-American (Second Team) in 2012-13 (this year’s haven’t been announced yet)
- He was Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2012-13.
- He was Hockey East Goalie of the Year in 2014-15.
- He was a conference first-team all-star in 2012-13 and 2014-15.
- He was most valuable player in the Frozen Four tournament last week, and helped his team win the championship.
- Basically, outside of an injury-hampered 2013-14 season, he was arguably the best goalie in college hockey for his entire tenure.
Gillies leaves the NCAA with an impeccable record; 60-34-13 (his last win got them a championship), with a 2.08 goals against average and .931 save percentage over 108 appearances.
Recent articles from Ryan Pike
