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Originally Posted by Crumpy-Gunt
But to answer your questions.. I think the flames would be smart to keep Backlund and Smid and flip Glencross and Wideman at the deadline for young emerging defencemen and or big talented, right handed shooting RWers
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I agree on almost all points, and if we didn't have such a strong youth group pushing for spots, I would happily keep Glencross, Backlund and Smid. Realistically though, we need to open up at least:
-1/2 spots at centre for granlund and Bennett. Stajan has little value while backlund shouldn't be on the 4th line so the writing is on the wall. If not this year than next.
-1/2 spots on the wing for Ferland and Poirier. Glencross leaving is an easy choice due to the points you mentioned. Sitting or nursing Jones back to health is another.
1 spot on d as we need to get some youth in there. Wideman moving would be great, but if he is unmovable then smid is the next in line IMO