I find it unlikely that McCarthy would make the Flames. He's certainly nowhere near a lock and IMO isn't as likely to make the roster as many other players. The OP mentions that McCarthy brings size, not sure if we're talking about the same McCarthy but he is very much an average sized defenseman. Breen would add size to the Flames. Yes McCarthy is having a good season so far points wise but that should be expected of a long time pro who was drafted in the first round 13 years ago. I think he has a chance but he shouldn't be anywhere near the Baertschi, Brodie, Horak category IMO.
The Flames defense currently includes Bouwmeester, Giordano, Wideman, Butler, Sarich, Smith and likely Brodie. That leaves Babchuk on the outside looking in and McCarthy not really having a chance to crack that top 7-8 unless a real injury crunch happens.
Almost sure things to make the Flames:
Brodie
Baertschi
Horak
Possibilities:
Aliu
Bouma
Byron
Nemisz
Long shots or severe injury recalls:
Reinhart
Street
Bancks
McCarthy
Breen
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