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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
That's not a bust then - again that's just having unrealistic expectations.
You always overpay for UFAs. That's just reality.
Anyone expecting him to see a big increase in a production at this stage in his career is setting themselves to be underwhelmed.
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I agree with Scorpion. If Brouwer can't live up to his contract that qualifies as a bust. Flames didn't have a gun to their head when they signed him so I disagree with the premise that you "always" overpay for UFA's. At his salary, he needs to have an impact on winning games. Scoring production will be a part of that. But I don't think Brouwer will "bust" next year. I worry about the last year of two his deal as he could lose his wheels.
My votes for Boom: Poirier having a bounceback training camp and pushing for a spot. Also see Wideman rebounding to a semblance of respectability. Elliott will also be a "boom".
Busts: Stajan and Engelland seeing a lot of press box time.
The barometers for the Flames will be Bennett and Hamilton. If we are calling them Booms at the end of the year, it will have been a success. If we are calling them busts....uh oh. Elliott in that category too I guess.