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Calgary4LIfe · 04-10-2016, 03:18 PM

I would be surprised if the Flames don't re-sign him.

Unlike Shlemko, Nakladal has some size and physicality. He also a much better PP threat. Shlemko was flashier. I think they are both solid bottom-pairing guys defensively.

I don't know if they can move Wideman in the off-season, but injuries happen anyways. Wotherspoon will just be the 7th defencemen until there are injuries, or maybe get a regular rotation in with Jokipakka and Nakladal until there is an injury or there is a trade.

FWIW, I do think that Wideman is going to have a bounce-back season. That seems to be his thing - one bad season, one good one, one bad season, one good one. If that happens, Wideman would not only make the 2nd pairing VERY solid, but his trade value will be very high. I do think it is very tough to fit him in, and if Treliving can trade him for something decent - even a lower-value deal - he will.

04-10-2016, 03:18 PM	#8
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I would be surprised if the Flames don't re-sign him. Unlike Shlemko, Nakladal has some size and physicality. He also a much better PP threat. Shlemko was flashier. I think they are both solid bottom-pairing guys defensively. I don't know if they can move Wideman in the off-season, but injuries happen anyways. Wotherspoon will just be the 7th defencemen until there are injuries, or maybe get a regular rotation in with Jokipakka and Nakladal until there is an injury or there is a trade. FWIW, I do think that Wideman is going to have a bounce-back season. That seems to be his thing - one bad season, one good one, one bad season, one good one. If that happens, Wideman would not only make the 2nd pairing VERY solid, but his trade value will be very high. I do think it is very tough to fit him in, and if Treliving can trade him for something decent - even a lower-value deal - he will.