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Originally Posted by Caged Great
I think it will be a 4 way race between Nakladal, Wotherspoon, Morrison, and Engelland for the 6th and 7th spots. I would expect Engelland to be at very least to be the #7.
It all depends on how Spoon and Morrison do in the preseason. If they progress and look good, one of them will win the spot. If they both perform poorly then Nakladal will be the #7.
I am expecting Wotherspoon to take the spot after the challenge thrown at him by the staff, but Morrison will be right there to fight for one as well.
I wouldn't actually be shocked if the Flames eventually move both Russell and Wideman to allow the younger guys some room to grow. I doubt it would be this year though. All of Kulak, Culkin, Wotherspoon, Morrison and Hickey will be pushing for spots in the immediate future. Might be a way to save some $ to afford extensions for Hudler/Gio + others.
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Completely agree - particularly with the bold
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Originally Posted by Caged Great
My personal preference would be for Morrison due to his offensive skill, he has similar offensive instincts as any of the Flames offensive D. Spoon is better in his own zone, but they are both steady.
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My preference would be Wotherspoon because I think his solid defensive play, and left-handed shot, would make him a perfect partner for Hamilton (leaving Russell and Wideman together)