Why would we want to give a rookie a spot without proving themselves? If we get to the end of training camp and Setoguchi has earned the rw spot, on any line, over any of those rookies, then good.
And penciling in those 12 forwards is pretty meaningless when you look at the injuries the Flames will certainly take this year. Last year they lost 290 man games due to injury. Thats more than 3.5 full roster spots that need to be filled just from injuries.
http://flames.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=64733
I like this low risk, medium reward signing, especially if Setoguchi can display some work ethic and leadership in his home town.
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