Flames acquire rights to Jay Bouwmeester

Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail reporting that the Calgary Flames have acquired the rights to Jay Bouwmeester, despite the fact the the soon to be UFA has apparently showed interest in testing the free agent market. The price was pretty high-a third-round pick and Jordan Leopold. The clock will be ticking as they try to sign him before July 1st.

Update>: The Calgary Flames have acquired forward Brandon Prust from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Jim Vandermeer.(source:TSN)