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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
Sorry, I forgot Colborne was a defensive dynamo with all this underappreciated depth to his game that no one but the enlightened fan can appreciate. I have seen the light, there is no way Chiasson could ever replace all(any?) of Colborne's intangibles and style of play, much less his production. Maybe you and Alberta Beef can teach me how to be a smarter fan? Do you have any suggestions on where to start? Maybe they make a "Being an enlightened fan for Dummies" book or something? Or maybe you're just born with the gift of being a super smart super fan, and it can't be taught? Frack, I might have to find a simpler hobby for my simple brain. I wonder if staring at paint dry or watching grass grow will be more at my level?
Also even though I have been firmly put in my place, I should point out, in case you missed it, the stats argument started when the poster I was arguing with brought stats up. His argument was nothing more than personal attacks and stats. I was responding to that.
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Even if Chiasson replaces all of Colborne's game in every way, I would still want Colborne on the team. 20 goals is 20 goals, and is a player that seems to be improving ever year. Why throw it away simply because you MAY have found someone as good, when you have other holes that need to be filled anyways.
You throw a Colborne away if he is too expensive (something the Flames are willing to do) or if you find better players for your lineup that push him out (something that hasn't happened, or Treliving wouldn't be trying to re-sign hm).