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Originally Posted by Stay Golden
Keep the cuts coming Hartley  Murray released nice the Flames have 4-5 D prospects that would be a better fit for the 7 spot. Not including Wilson. |
There will be no Flames' prospects being the 7th defencemen. Murray would have been a much better fit in that regard as you don't care at all if he develops. You don't want prospects sitting around not getting into games. A vet becomes the 7th - Smid, Engelland, Johnson, Wilson, etc.
Surprised that Smith and Carrol got sent down so quickly - figured they would stick around a bit longer to get a bit more exposure as to how big of a step-up the NHL is. I expected both to be demoted before the start of the season, but figured they would stick around a bit longer in preseason.
Surprised Stevenson stuck around - maybe he is expected to take on a bit of a leadership role in Stockton and feel being around Giordano and the rest of the Flames would help in that regard? Not that he is bad or anything, but I don't quite consider him to be a legitimate prospect at this point (though I guess that wouldn't be out of the question). Riley too is a bit of a surprise at sticking around, so perhaps ditto for him?
Some very tough decisions coming for sure. Will be very interesting what they decide to do with Shore in particular.