I would bet at least two of those players will be on the main roster next season.
Kuznetsov and Solo are the closest to making it full time. Long term I feel like Kuznetsov ends up being the better player but it's so hard to guess at this point in time.
I like what Conroy is building though, I think he has a mindset of developing pairings. Each pairing features an offensive defender and a defensive defender.
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Doesn't hurt to have some bigger, crease-clearing defensemen in the system.
He looks really impressive in that highlight package: the mobility with that size is tantalizing. He looks better there than Kuznetsov and Solo.
It sounds like he's struggled since that tourney so hopefully the Flames can get him back on track.
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Some media insider was suggesting that the Flames weren't going to be able to sign him. This makes me happy. Craig gets prospects and gets them locked up. Good job.
Imagine The temerity of anyone with one goal and five assists three years after they were drafted not signing an NHL deal when they have a chance.
Well we've dressed what... 14 blueliner this year... so I think two of them being on the roster at some point is a safe bet. If he's saying at least two of them will break camp or play a majority of games (41+) then there is almost a 0% chance of that happening... I would wager it's more likely that none of them get more then a cup of coffee or two.
The Flames are either going to get a minute eating d-man as part of a trade or in free agency (and I don't think that's a bad thing depending on the details).
Who’s getting traded or waived to make that possible?
Any of Hanley, Pachal, or Okhotiuk are an option if the prospects force a decision. I don't see the Flames holding back prospects if it aids in their development. I mean, JFC, this is one of the worst teams in hockey. You're not keeping this blueline together as if it's a rock-solid group or going to make big improvements next year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Poirier and one of Kuz or Solo on the roster and then one of the three aforementioned on the farm.
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