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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Over his time here Colborne has way too often been a passenger. For some reason he gets props for that from way too man fans. I see a winger that is overly reluctant to use his size, rarely enters the tough areas and has a Tanguay esq approach to shooting the puck.
Surely we have a similar option available for that role that we can bring up on a ELC or can snag a player for less that provides a little more to the team on a consistent basis.
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I don't really mind your take on Colborne as a whole, but it's that last comment that continuously blows my mind around these parts. You are worried about the props Colborne gets from some fans, I'm worried at just how easy many fans around here think our non star players are to replace.
No, we don't have very many options on an ELC that will do what Colborne does. Say what you want about him, but we aren't flush with NHL ready talent on the forward ranks, and certainly not ones that are ready to play the consistent shifts Colborne plays and puts up the numbers he does (he's going to score 15 goals + this year).
Totally fair to suggest that Colborne's play is inconsistent (that's why he's not a top 6 forward) and even fair to suggest that he's maybe not the "type" of player you'd like on our 3rd line, but he's not easily replaced by most guys on ELC. You have to make sure you don't overpay a Colborne for sure, or over commit, but the Flames current roster, including players on the farm is better with Colborne in it than not, he's a top 12 forward in this organization right now, no question about it.