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SuperMatt18 · 02-14-2013, 12:13 PM

Based on Expectations:

TJ Brodie: A Thought Brodie would grow into a top 4 d-man this season...didn't think it would only take him 5 games to do so. Been a key cog for this team.

Dennis Wideman: B+- Best PP QB the Flames have had for a long time (MacInnis?). Calm and collected and brings an element this defense has missed that last couple seasons.

Marc Giordano: C- Continuing his struggles from last season, and has had a hard time adapting to top pairing competition.

Jay Bouwmeester: B+ This is the Bouwmeester we thought we were getting when we signed him from Florida. Improved defensively and creating offense.

Chris Butler: C- Average...has some really good games and some really bad games.

Cory Sarich: C- Average...his footspeed seems to have regressed again this season. Is the only d-man that provides that physical aspect we need however.

Derek Smith: B - Has had some rough games, but still has only been on the ice for 1 goal against in his seven games this season. Really that is all you can ask for from a bottom pairing d-man.

02-14-2013, 12:13 PM	#41
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Based on Expectations: TJ Brodie: A Thought Brodie would grow into a top 4 d-man this season...didn't think it would only take him 5 games to do so. Been a key cog for this team. Dennis Wideman: B+- Best PP QB the Flames have had for a long time (MacInnis?). Calm and collected and brings an element this defense has missed that last couple seasons. Marc Giordano: C- Continuing his struggles from last season, and has had a hard time adapting to top pairing competition. Jay Bouwmeester: B+ This is the Bouwmeester we thought we were getting when we signed him from Florida. Improved defensively and creating offense. Chris Butler: C- Average...has some really good games and some really bad games. Cory Sarich: C- Average...his footspeed seems to have regressed again this season. Is the only d-man that provides that physical aspect we need however. Derek Smith: B - Has had some rough games, but still has only been on the ice for 1 goal against in his seven games this season. Really that is all you can ask for from a bottom pairing d-man. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 02-14-2013 at 01:10 PM.