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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
No one is saying all the roster decisions were the right ones. But its just as ridiculous to claim with certainty that player X would have been better than Bouwmeester. I think you have to acknowledge that in total, the guys building the team really showed they knew what they were doing.
I wouldn't trade Brodie or Giordano for Bouwmeester, but I don't think those 2 guys are viewed around the league as the biggest snubs either.
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Agreed, and chemistry and role fit is also key. I would never build my teams "D" around Bouwmeester above Gio or Brodie. I'd take either of those Flames first. But as hard as I was on Bouw when he was here because he didn't step up to that number 1 role (IMO) and earn his contract (IMO) he's also proven to be an amazing complimentary D-man when he's got other elites around him. And that includes playing that role at a world class level, whether that be at the Olympics or the NHL Playoffs.