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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Nakladal could be our 7th right now IMO.
As others have said you'd have to trade one of Smid, Engelland or Wideman if you wanna re-sign Russell. I wouldn't overpay for Russell. Reminds me of the Ference situation many years back. Guy is probably an ideal #5 guy but can easily play in your top 4 (we're talking Ference in his prime, not now). Heart and soul guy who you love but can't afford to overpay.
Be interesting to see how Treliving handles it. Something will have to give either at the deadline or this summer.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the plan is to trade Russell like they did with Glencross a year ago and possibly have Nakladal slot into Russell's vacated spot that way they don't interfere too much with the bottom pairing.
Nakladal is also more of a defensively responsible D-man, so he is able to hold his own in his own zone. Could allow Hamilton to jump into the play more possibly.