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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
I know I will get blasted for this, but what about trading Glencross for Phaneuf +? Maybe throw in Engelland to relieve us of some CAP space.
The Flames have CAP space for Phaneuf's contract (3 more years after this year). He could be a solid guy on the 2nd pairing with Russell. He will not be the #1 guy. We have Giordano and Brodie who are clearly better.
Wideman could play with Wotherspoon on the 3rd pairing and have lots of time on the PP.
Maybe Phaneuf is willing to take a lesser role and be humble.
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And maybe Setoguchi will get healthy, come back up and score 25 in the last 2 months.
I think the Flames should aim for a 2A and 2B pairing with about equal minutes, splitting Russell and Wideman with two effectiev stay at home types who can win pucks and move them. Wideman has improved defensively a lot, but he's still not Rod Langway or anything. Russell is a good puck mover and blocker. I'd like some more physicality, but with at least some skill. Engelland is supposed to be phsyical but usually he's too busy taking chips out of the puck or losing possession.