Joe has been a solid addition to the team at this stage of it's rebuild. Added size, though he doesn't use it to his advantage as much as he could if he added some bulk to his frame, is the right age group and has some offensive upside. He started slow in Calgary, has been inconsistent at times but of late his play has progressed very nicely. His chemistry flanking either Backlund or Monahan's left side has been positive for the most part. If he projects into the Flames 3rd LW there is nothing wrong with that, not to mention a steal for a 4th round draft pick.
No complaints here. No desire to trade him either.
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“You continue to talk to teams, but I look at our forward group and I would put them against anybody." Darryl Sutter - February 25th, 2010
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