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Originally Posted by BigRed
Not saying it's a bad pick up - for 4th it's very good. But there's a reason it didn't take a 2nd to pry him loose and I think it's only wise to keep expectatiins in line with that.
And I'm biased - I've always liked Horak's hockey sense. Heady player with more to offer than he's had a chance to show. Would like to see him get some real ice time this year to show what he's got.
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I want to see Horak rewarded too and agree with you, and I also didn't like moving Backs to the wing either, we have soooo many forwards now lol. If the Flames could deal Stajan or move him to the wing?? I don't know. With Colborne coming in though, and him being a waiver player the Flames are undoubtedly rolling with him at either the 3rd or 2nd line center spot. Gallardi has been playing to become center all pre-season and hasn't looked out of place, his energy and the depth of players places him as 4th line center with Bouma and Horak only because there is no room for them elsewhere. That's not your typical 4th line. Monahan most likely slots in as 3rd line center if he stays up which sounds like he is leaving the top center spot open for one of Backlund/Stajan. It's a tough line-up to chart for sure.