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Originally Posted by Poe969
I'm pretty sure most people have indicated how bad they think this years Flames roster is. On paper they look terrible and like it or not, Setogucci looks better by comparison on this roster.
If you're expecting this team to be better than last year, you're probably in for a rough year.
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I think the Flames will have a tough time dipping below what will likley be shameless tanking. The only way the will finish bottom four will be if they just go full tank, and we know they won't do that.
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Originally Posted by ricardodw
So a guy who was the clearly at best the 7th or 8th best forward on the Jets ( a team that was 7 pts better than the worst Flames team in Flame History)
Ladd
Wheeler
Kane
Byfuglen
Jokinen
Frolik
Scheifele
and scoring 11 goals in a full season is going to be a top player on the Flames and somehow double his goal production
Will he be knocking Bouma down his spot on the third line to the 4th line?
I guess the signing bothers me in that Flames Management has clearly indicated how bad they think this team is. They are looking for NHL caliber fillers.
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If BT is right about his attitude I can see him playing top 6 and PP. He'll increase his production. I don't think they got him to be a plug, they are giving him a chance to fix his career - ala Mason Raymond last year with the Leafs.
If he out competes Bouma, yes he will bump him (and maybe others) down.
A true meritocracy should not be a cause for concern for anyone. Kids earn a spot or they don't. Just like last year.