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Originally Posted by SHOGUN

Not really fan of this pick. I highly doubt he'll become an NHLer just because I feel his size/truculence gets too much attention over his deficiencies. He can improve a lot by the time he reaches a chance to play in the NHL, but unless his skating and speed improves significantly, I think he's ceiling is 4th liner - AHLer. I would love him to prove me wrong because I feel the Flames are craving for a player who is big, nasty and can play... but till then I won't expect much out of him.

Originally Posted by squirtle

I'm glad management signed some real truculence into our lineup

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Good for Byron. If anyone epitomizes truculence, it's 32. That guy plays like he's 6"8. Dynamite on the PK too; has it in him to be a smaller Helm.

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

From a truculence point of view (I hate how the word is overused, but I think everyone gets the point behind it). Which teams are the most ferocious currently?

Then don't use it!

Originally Posted by Hanna Sniper

Sadly Engelland wasn't ever going to get a fair shake by some Flames fans because he has too things going against him... he's truculent and he can't dangle

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

What is the German word for truculent?

Originally Posted by Point Blank

"Truculent" in your angriest sounding voice

Originally Posted by St. Pats

I think that's exactly what he is. Filler for a year. Still gives him the chance to impress the Flames or other NHL clubs that he is a fit for them. On a team that had size throughout the lineup he could fit in easily. With a team that is more puffster than truculent it's a little tougher to put him into the lineup.

But he has a shot and he has earned it so it's up to him to make the most of the opportunity.

Originally Posted by flamesfever

As for reason, I believe they went out and found the most truculent player they could find in order to intimidate the opposition, and allow our smaller players room to do their thing. Personally, I don't like these types of players unless it's combined with elite skill e.g. Brown.

Originally Posted by bob-loblaw

I'm totally fine with Byron not being signed. We have a bunch of centres now, and it's time for someone like Reinhart to step in, or maybe the one Vancouver game 'try out' made them realize they have something in Arnold sooner than later. Plus who knows what they have up their sleeve.

I'm not really surprised by Cundari because even though he's small he seems to try and play the trucu-style of game that they want.

Originally Posted by squiggs96

As for your request:

1. Calgary is good
2. Vancouver is no good
3. Edmonton is no good
4. Truculent should be a banned word
5. You'll need thick skin