No, we don't believe it's a good deal for the Flames. Yes, he is a good player for a certain role on the team. Is he worth it? That's up to Bouma himself to prove.
There have been two extreme reactions to Lance Bouma's new contract. There's the "heartbeat, warrior" line that says $2.2m is a good price for him, and there's the other, stat-based line that says the Flames have overpaid.
We've heard a lot in the past 24 hours about intangibles and character, as well as possession stats and above-average shot percentages.