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Old 02-07-2014, 07:24 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction View Post
It's difficult to transfer stats across leagues like that though. Back in the KHL, Jagr was not as productive in a few season than some players that struggled in the NHL. Some leagues are just better for certain types of players. The DEL is known for being a league where smaller skilled players thrive, so maybe Wolf who looks more like a power forward, will be able to adjust to the NHL easily.
Spot on. Take a guy like Omark for example. He can dominate the Swiss League but has been awful at taking his game to the NHL.

Also agreed that there's nothing wrong with taking a shot. It's not like the Flames are going to be struggling to get under the cap.
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