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Gaskal · 09-06-2015, 03:10 PM

I understand that Engelland stepped up big after Gio's injury and that he was a serviceable top 4 defenceman for that period when paired with Brodie, but regardless... if Nakladal, Wilson, or Morrison look better in training camp, then Hartley gives them the spot. Of course he could have an impressive showing and play up to the level of his contract, but that's Deryk's best-case scenario. And I believe it's quite likely that one of those challengers steps up and takes his spot.

With Smid probably still being on the shelf due to injury, I'm thinking the final D-pairings shake up as:

Gio - Hamilton
Brodie - Wideman
Russell - Wilson (Anyone a Seahawks fan?)
Engelland

09-06-2015, 03:10 PM	#158
Gaskal Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2013 Exp:	I understand that Engelland stepped up big after Gio's injury and that he was a serviceable top 4 defenceman for that period when paired with Brodie, but regardless... if Nakladal, Wilson, or Morrison look better in training camp, then Hartley gives them the spot. Of course he could have an impressive showing and play up to the level of his contract, but that's Deryk's best-case scenario. And I believe it's quite likely that one of those challengers steps up and takes his spot. With Smid probably still being on the shelf due to injury, I'm thinking the final D-pairings shake up as: Gio - Hamilton Brodie - Wideman Russell - Wilson (Anyone a Seahawks fan?) Engelland __________________ Until the Flames make the Western Finals again, this signature shall remain frozen.