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trackercowe · 08-04-2013, 11:51 PM

Except for being a top pairing dman on St. Louis, one of the better teams in the league with a defensively responsible coach at the helm. I'd argue St. Louis has the best top four in the league (Pietrangelo, Bouwmeester, Shattenkirk, Jackman). Then on top of that they have two more very good defenders in Polak and Leopold. There isn't one slouch in that core, and they could have the best defensive core in the league.

If St. Louis of all teams believes in Bouwmeester, and that he has ability to play on their top pairing then why would anyone question them? I wouldn't put that much stock in what he did in Calgary honestly, nothing has worked here the last few years, it's really hard to have a real idea on how well many members of the Flames will fair on other teams.

08-04-2013, 11:51 PM	#122
trackercowe Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Exp:	Except for being a top pairing dman on St. Louis, one of the better teams in the league with a defensively responsible coach at the helm. I'd argue St. Louis has the best top four in the league (Pietrangelo, Bouwmeester, Shattenkirk, Jackman). Then on top of that they have two more very good defenders in Polak and Leopold. There isn't one slouch in that core, and they could have the best defensive core in the league. If St. Louis of all teams believes in Bouwmeester, and that he has ability to play on their top pairing then why would anyone question them? I wouldn't put that much stock in what he did in Calgary honestly, nothing has worked here the last few years, it's really hard to have a real idea on how well many members of the Flames will fair on other teams. Last edited by trackercowe; 08-04-2013 at 11:55 PM.