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Originally Posted by dying4acup
Never say never. He could turn into Derick Smith. I don't expect so, given that his resume going into this season was slightly better, but I don't think he cracks the roster of any playoff team, and I don't think Gio, Brodie, Smid, or Wideman are going anywhere in the next 2yrs.
I also expect the flames to graduate at least one defenseman a year over the next 2yrs.
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First of all, you're right: never say never.
But to suggest his resume is 'slightly better' than Derek Smith is a gross injustice.
He has played 8 seasons and over 400 games in the NHL (with only one short stint in the AHL back in 2009). He has played on the WC team twice. He has 4 different 20 point seasons and is playing at a 37 pt pace this year.
Smith hasn't played 100 games in the NHL and has played more games in the A over that span. He has a TOTAL of 14 pts in his career.
I think you need to take a closer look at Kris Russell.