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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
He's still pretty high risk because he hasn't proven himself in the NHL and he may lack the size necessary to make the jump. However, like other posters said before, I'd take him over several guys the Flames have signed:
Butler
SOB
B. Jones
Jackman
Nemisz
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That's the thing. Some have said not to sign because we have similarly (or likely better) smaller skilled forwards in the organization.
Yes, you do need a full compliment of players to complete a team. However, the Flames are nowhere near that stage. The prospect situation looks much more impressive than it has for a long time, but I'd take a glut of skilled guys. Given 50 contracts at this point, I want the best 50 players, with some allocation based on organizational need. When Flames get closer to contending, turn assets into what the team needs to compete.
Unless Rajala really set on returning to Europe permanently, I'd hope Flames at least take a long look at him, just to make a well informed decision. Hopefully, that's the process that goes on behind the scenes.