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Originally Posted by Table 5
Well before this year, he had 6 career playoff games, so Im not sure playoff experience is really something he can boast of. And maybe I have selective memory, but I don't really recall him to be much of a"big-game" player either. Some guys can turn on a switch and be good when needed...I'm not sure he's that guy. I think it's just simply a case of him just not being that good anymore. He's 32 after all.
The Flames were definitely smart to cut bait when they did. I'm sure they would've earlier if the NTC allowed them to.
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Normally you cant make that argument decisively without hindsight, but in this instance I think you're 100% correct. We took what we could, didnt skip a beat and replaced him with up-and-coming youth.
If someone were to ask me right now, cap hits notwithstanding, which player I would take between Lance Bouma and Curtis Glencross my answer would be Bouma 10 times out of 10. Being able to make that selection with the addition of a 2nd and 3rd round pick is simply luxury.