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Originally Posted by macrov
Feaster clearly had a plan. He though Cervenka would be a top 6, and Backlund would be a top 6, and Stajan a top 9. Cervenka is struggling, Backlund is injured and Stajan is playing like a top 6. So he's trying to go out and get O'Rielly.
To those people who think the 1st rounder was an overpayment, how bad do you think the flames are? The defense is playing amazing - Brodie, JayBo and Wideman are all beating my expectations, and if Brodie keeps improving, by the end of the season we will have one of the best top 4 in the league.
The team is .500 without Kipper or Backlund, and just 1 centre in the entire line-up. Iggy is just getting into form, and they were having to adjust to a new coach. I honestly think this team is one centre away from being a contender for the cup - not a favorite, but a solid contender.
Top 4 defense would be top 4 anywhere in the league. Top 4 wingers - Cammy, Iggy, Hudler, Tangs are top 4 anywhere in the league. Glencross and Stempniak are top 9 anywhere in the league. Backlund looked like a top 6. This team isn't that bad - they just have no centres. One player can make a huge difference if its a top 2 centre and you don't even have 2 centres on your roster.
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Huffing, beer pong or smoking?
Have you seen Chicago, Anaheim, LA, or Pittsburg play. We are not even close in talent. Yes a top end center will help but this team is multiple pieces away from being a top contender.