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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
Alex Tanguay is NOT an easy player to replace. His hands and offensive skills are unique on the Flames. He is the only guy who can consistently make good passes in the offensive zone.
2010/11 - Finished with 69 points, on pace for 72 points (8th best LW in NHL)
2011/12 - Finished with 49 points, on pace for 63 points (29th best with 29 points, would be 15th best with 63 points)
2012/13 - On pace for 66 points in 82 games (19th best LW in NHL)
What I see is that he's been a top 20 LW in the NHL in terms of putting up points for the last 3 years. That's not easily replaceable.
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Hudler has a similar skill set. Plus LW is one position where the Flames can afford to lose someone. Cammy, Tanguay, Glencross, Hudler, and Baertschi make them pretty deep there