I think that this is a great move. The only thing standing in the way of the Flames making the playoffs and walking all the way to the Stanley Cup was some more toughness. A fourth line of McGratton, Aliu, and Jackman is exactly what this team needs to push its self up the standings.
Most people think that it was a lack of work ethic or skill why they lost to the Wild when they had a 5 and 4 minute powerplays. But in reality it was the fact that they did not have a guy like McGratton to go out there and in his 4.5 minutes of ice time start a fight. That one fight (won or lost) could have been the difference to winning that game.
I see big things for this club now. And as a matter of fact I think that we just need a few more of these types of deals so that we can have a third line that brings some more of those fighting majors to the score sheet.
IF YOU CANT BEAT THEM ON THE SCOREBOARD THAN BEAT THEM UP ON THE ICE
Yes the Feast is an amazing general manager and it is all sunshine, rainbows, and daisies from here on out.
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'Skank' Marden: I play hockey and I fornicate, 'cause those are the two most fun things to do in cold weather. - Mystery Alaska
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