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Originally Posted by Jay Random
I'm thinking chiefly of Arnold and Shore, but you could make out a case for Agostino as well.
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Arnold and Agostino haven't shown the same offensive ability at the lower levels that DSP has and don't bring close to the same size or physical play that DSP brings.
Drew Shore is older and has had a harder time cracking weaker rosters than DSP brings and again not close to the physical play that DSP brings.
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How is he an upgrade? What does he bring that the Flames' current roster players don't?
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He brings size and toughness with the ability to play a regular shift and not hurt the team defensively. Treliving has constantly talked about getting heavier and DSP brings that. His AHL numbers compare favorably to all of our young guys in the AHL and none of them have that toughness.
He is at worst a Ferland equal with a lot more proven track record at the pro level. Not sure how that doesn't work in the Flames line-up.