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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I agree, but how would you compare bottom pairing defensemen to top 6 wingers? Does Engelland have as much value as a winger like Shinkaruk who can put the puck in the net? Or a winger like Poirier who has a potentially excellent 2-way game?
To me, Wotherspoon is a solid 3rd pairing/depth defenseman, but he won't be a game changer.
Guys like Shinkaruk, Poirier, and Mangiapane have offensive potential that can be much more valuable to a team than Wotherspoon's contributions could be.
And I still like Wotherspoon, I just don't think he's better than some of the forward prospects we have.
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Yeah I totally get that point of view. Shinkaruk showed some potential and looks like he may overcome his size to be an NHLer. Poirier it's hard to be super high on at the moment. Mangiapane hasn't proven anything in pro yet.
But to me Kulak and Wotherspoon are safer bets than the forwards to make it and play the more valuable position