Baertschi's camp has been luke warm, but not outstanding, as the guys on the big show said earlier. I don't see what he's done to take a spot from a vet. And I don't see what the Flames need that Sven can address (now). There's plenty of guys already penciled in the roster that can bring what Sven can bring, but area also more developed defensively and are stronger on the boards. Sven is getting there, but hasn't surpassed many of the regulars. But on the other hand, there are few that can bring the skill set and abilities that Johnny can provide, particularly on the PP.
At this point, Gaudreau offers the team more than Sven. However, despite his okay camp, I would take Baertschi over someone like Setoguchi, at least from what I've seen from both.
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