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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
We still have 20 million to spend if we want. No lost opportunity there.
Scouting salaries do not count against the cap. So your argument there is nonsensical.
Don't know if you've noticed but injuries are inevitable, especially on the blueline where guys block shots. Injuries will create opportunities for youngsters. If youngsters outpeform vets then Treliving can make a trade. No opportunity lost here. You want to surround your youngsters with vets and give them a bit of competition. No point handing a spot to a youngster who might not be ready and then suddenly having them playing top 4 when the inevitable injuries hit. That is how to ruin guys and their confidence.
You have been as have several others. Why are you arguing so much about it if you don't think it's an issue?
What cost? As has been pointed out to you this really isn't preventing the Flames from doing anything. And who's to say we won't benefit from a right handed depth defenseman who actually plays physical on a team that was almost completely lacking in that aspect. The Flames are deep on averaged sized, mobile, puck moving types. We have been lacking a tough, punishing, physical presence ever since we dealt Regehr. Engelland fills a need and thus we should benefit from his presence.
Amazing how so many write him off completely without seeing him in action. Perhaps he's not as bad as you guys think? Perhaps you'll appreciate some hitting and physical play? I know I do.
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Just wanted to add that in conjunction with the Flames being able to trade Engelland if he gets passed in the next couple of years (something that would be a good thing, and something I do expect to happen), then Engelland can be the 7th defencmen scratched most nights rather than a young guy who could use the playing time more. This is what these types of players are useful for - depth when needed to step in, and nobody minds them sitting out long stretches when they aren't needed or not good enough.
I am actually kind of glad the Flames did this - I would have been a bit more hockey-starved if it didn't happen. Lots of dialogue! haha