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868904 · 03-03-2015, 02:18 PM

I think Granlund is better suited for the RW. I know he can work on his faceoffs and improve that aspect, but he can't really change his size, which you always want up the middle.

Plus, I think he has greater offensive abilities that can be better utilized on the wing where he would have less defensive responsibilities. The kid has a great shot and a really good one timer from the right wing. With the shortage of RWers on the Flames, I think that really makes sense for both Granlund and the team.

I'd like to see him develop into a Jere Lehtinen type of winger and I think he has the skill set to do that.

03-03-2015, 02:18 PM	#12
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I think Granlund is better suited for the RW. I know he can work on his faceoffs and improve that aspect, but he can't really change his size, which you always want up the middle. Plus, I think he has greater offensive abilities that can be better utilized on the wing where he would have less defensive responsibilities. The kid has a great shot and a really good one timer from the right wing. With the shortage of RWers on the Flames, I think that really makes sense for both Granlund and the team. I'd like to see him develop into a Jere Lehtinen type of winger and I think he has the skill set to do that. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!