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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
Are there? Serious question, are we running out of contract room? Otherwise, don't think we have close to too many cooks in the kitchen, this organization lacks Defensive depth and lacks enough top 4 talent. Fair enough eventually we will have to weed out the gluten of 5-7 D-men we have and make some choices, but is there really urgency to do this prior to the offseason?
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I don't know that would want two D-men sitting cold for periods of time in between games. Diaz is a case of why not to do that. Played like poo when he was used sparingly. But since he's found regular minutes, he's become a suitable player.
Just for the 6/7 spots alone you'd have Smid (eventually), Schlemko, Engelland, Diaz and hypotheical newcomer (I'll say Coburn because he's the buzz right now). That's 5 guys for two spots. I can see four but even then you really only want three to rotate through the 6/7 spots. with a two way guy like Potter to come up unabated in a pinch. Mind you, an extra one in the press box so you don't abuse the 4 call up rule too fast is a good thing too.
Bah, My point is, 5 is too many players to sit and rotate around.