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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
What Bouma brought to the table last season is definitely not easily replaceable.
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Blocked shots? Chris Butler blocked more shots and he was replaced. IMO the Kerr/Simmer love fest for this guy during broadcasts has created the illusion to some fans that Bouma is the second coming of Brandon Prust to which he is not. He doesn't have much in the way of offensive skill and he's not really much of a scrapper. He's a below average NHL player that wears his heart on his sleeve and plays very hard but his ceiling is very low. Don't get me wrong as I hope they agree on a deal but I have no issues with Treliving ensuring that the Flames aren't overpaying for 4th line players with limited upside.