 Two former Flames were brought back into the fold on the first day of the free agent signing period . Calgary first signed Alex Tanguay to a one @-@ year , $ 1 @.@ 7 million contract and then generated considerable debate by signing Olli Jokinen to a two @-@ year , $ 6 million deal . The re @-@ acquisition of Jokinen was especially surprising to fans and media alike , as the centre was shipped to the New York Rangers in a controversial trade only four months previous after a disappointing 2009 – 10 season in Calgary . The signing was sharply criticized by local and national media , though reaction amongst fans was mixed as polls suggested only a minority opposed the moves . 
