Quote:
Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
Burmi will have zero problem holding down a center job in Calgary. He is an established 3rd line NHL center. His only problem is his offense has not come around after being drafted 8th overall, that and he is not great on draws.
|
That seems to be a common reason to switch out of centre. If memory serves, Cammalleri and Tanguay were drafted as centres and converted to wing. Granted, both of them have been tried in those positions in Calgary, so even Burmistrov's mediocre face off skills will be good enough for the Flames.
Again though, I don't think it hurts to stock up on players who can play in bottom 6 forward positions if that's the best we can get for Cammalleri. If memory serves, both Burmistrov and Knight have played on the wings before...so there can be a bit of competition for their natural position.