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Originally Posted by Poe969
So the Flames have 2 or 3 forwards and 3 defenders who can put up points.... IMO this team has focused on 2 way game too long and although I do agree that everyone needs to have a little bit of a 2 way game, it shouldn't be the main focus of a player. I don't think Drouin is ever going to be a selke nominee but I don't think he's at the Taylor Hall/Phil the thrill Kessel level of having 0 defensive game.
My point is that the Flames need guys who can put up points, they don't have that or at least not enough of them. Drouin would be a great second line player behind Johnny that would help spread out the scoring. Right now if a team shuts down Johnny and Monahan, the team is useless. The Flames need more secondary scoring and I think Drouin would provide that.
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Not even sure I agree with the need for secondary scoring. Backlund, Colbourne, and Frolik say hello. Heck, aren't the Flames top 10 in scoring?
They don't need an under-sized, under-performing winger as bad as they need an over-sized, puck possession winger with a shot.
And they don't need that player nearly as much as they need a goalie!
Stay away from Drouin, IMO. Doesn't fill team needs well enough.