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Originally Posted by New Era
You're right. Not everyone has to play that black and blue game. I just want to make sure we draft the right guys, knowing there are only so many slots available for guys who play a small game. Like it or not, the Flames need to get bigger and play a bigger game. You put Nylander in the lineup, what does that mean for Shinkaruk or even Mangiapagne down the line? Is Nylander the right fit in our top six, because Nylander plays top six or he likely doesn't play. This is a concern is it not? You might see two smallish-skilled guys, or guys that play small, in the lineup at any one time. Is Nylander the guy that fills the 2nd spot? That is probably the question the Flames are mulling over too.
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I don't like Nylander at all, but even I, who to a degree blindly hates him, knows his game is nothing like Mangiapane or Shinkaruk. Both those players have limited but high skill levels and play very gritty despite their size. Nylander is much, much, much more skilled than those two, but isn't as grind-y. A Nylander type player would fit well on our top line, whereas Shink and Eat Bread will likely be more suited for our middle 6. Complete apples to oranges.