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868904 · 10-09-2016, 11:09 AM

Definitely would rather have Nakladal than Wideman.

Grossmann is a different player than Nakladal and Wideman.

Grossmann is a Engelland type. If the FLames sign Grossmann it is because they feel they need another pure banger. I doubt he would play every game anyways. He'll be the 7th an play periodically. Kulak would probably go up and down.

The picture is quite clear now. I do think they will sign Grossmann as the 7th. Kulak and Wotherspoon will be first call ups.

Those thinking they don't need Grossmann, consider that if any one of the top 6 goes down to injury, suddenly Kulak and Wotherspoon are regulars and the 7th. From I've seen Wotherspoon is not better than Grossmann and probably never will.

Signing Grossmann is good insurance cause you can pretty much guarantee that one of the top 6 will be injured at some point. Playoff teams typically need to be 8 deep in NHL defensemen.

Right now there are only 7 under contract:

Gio
Brodie
Hamilton
Jokipakka
Engelland
Wideman
Kulak

10-09-2016, 11:09 AM	#12
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Definitely would rather have Nakladal than Wideman. Grossmann is a different player than Nakladal and Wideman. Grossmann is a Engelland type. If the FLames sign Grossmann it is because they feel they need another pure banger. I doubt he would play every game anyways. He'll be the 7th an play periodically. Kulak would probably go up and down. The picture is quite clear now. I do think they will sign Grossmann as the 7th. Kulak and Wotherspoon will be first call ups. Those thinking they don't need Grossmann, consider that if any one of the top 6 goes down to injury, suddenly Kulak and Wotherspoon are regulars and the 7th. From I've seen Wotherspoon is not better than Grossmann and probably never will. Signing Grossmann is good insurance cause you can pretty much guarantee that one of the top 6 will be injured at some point. Playoff teams typically need to be 8 deep in NHL defensemen. Right now there are only 7 under contract: Gio Brodie Hamilton Jokipakka Engelland Wideman Kulak __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!