All else being equal, bigger is always better. Now, if the point is that all else is never equal, then fair point.
But to suggest size is no longer a key advantage in the NHL is silly. All that is being pointed out, is that speed and skill are also very key factors. The Flames goal should be to get as fast, skilled and BIG as possible to create the best team they can.
The Flames, if nothing else, have the speed thing down. This year they showed us they are also much more skilled than we would have predicted, but still room to grow there I think. Where they are hugely in deficite is size. They need to get bigger, but as our GM said post season, not bigger for bigger's sake. You can't completely sacrifice the other two simply for size, that won't work, just like be only skilled, or only fast won't work. Here's hoping the Flames find a way to add some size while largely maintaining their speed and continuing to grow skill wise.
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