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Originally Posted by bax
Andrew Ladd was a fourth overall pick who was putting up 40-50 points with the Blackhawks. Bickell had a terrific post season and they overpaid because of it. Not great comparisons in my opinion because we aren't going to be paying Bouma 4 million a year. Something around 2 million/year for what he brings is great for the Flames.
You say we need players "like" Bouma except ones who can play in the playoffs without facing injuries. I hate to break it to you, but that sort of player doesn't exist. Bouma randomly broke his hand while blocking a shot. That play doesn't happen and he plays a full season plus playoffs.
Instead of moving him out to make room for Ferland, why not keep both for added depth? That's what strong teams have. Multiple options because injuries happen to every team.
I agree that Bouma isn't part of the "core", but for 2 million I don't see one reason why you wouldn't keep him. Plus Sean needs to keep his room mate right?
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Added depth is good, in theory. But the problem is we have too many NHL ready forwards. Keeping both Ferland and Bouma seems good, but who do we cut?
Backlund, Bennet, Bollig, Bouma, Byron, Colborne, Ferland, Frolik, Gaudreau, Granlund, Hudler, Jones, Jooris, Monahan, Raymond, Shore, Stajan.
There are 17 guys for 13 or 14 roster spots. Add Poirier who stands a chance of forcing his way onto the roster and you've up to 18, so now you've got to cut a bunch of guys.
Everyone wants to fire Raymond into the sun. Granlund and Poirier can be sent back down without waivers, but what if they earn their spots? What if someone else goes all Jooris at main camp and earns a spot?
Depth is great, but it's going to lead to some tough decisions. I'm just saying that I'd be willing to move someone not named Bennet, Gaudreau, Hudler or Monahan for the right price.