Byron is barely a regular NHL player because he's small and not skilled. I know many on CP have Byron crushes, but he was not missed in the playoffs and is easily replaceble, and should be replaced by a bigger energy player of the Flames are to improve.
As for all the other guys you mentioned, save Smid because he was injured, having a tough time understanding what problems you see with those guys. Colborne and Bollig were both fantastic in the playoffs in their role, and Engelland ability to step up to a top 4 role was huge. What about those guys do think Burke is overlooking as far as weaknesses go?
|