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Calgary4LIfe · 10-10-2016, 10:18 PM

Detroit fans were very upset with Frk, and most of them preferred it had been Puulkinnen instead, reasons ranging from "too slow" , "has a huge shot, but can't hit the net with it", "too soft" and "doesn't know how to play defense at all".

I would be ok with the Flames claiming him or PA, or even Mcneil and probably 2 or 3 others on the list, as long as it doesn't make the Flames lose someone else by having to put them on waivers and risk getting those players claimed.

These are all essentially borderline NHL'ers. An occasional guy does slip through and amounts to something good, but usually they will just get put on waivers later that season, or remain in the AHL most of the year.

I am not adverse to picking up anyone - I would just keep my expectations really low for anyone the Flames pick up.

10-10-2016, 10:18 PM	#156
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	Detroit fans were very upset with Frk, and most of them preferred it had been Puulkinnen instead, reasons ranging from "too slow" , "has a huge shot, but can't hit the net with it", "too soft" and "doesn't know how to play defense at all". I would be ok with the Flames claiming him or PA, or even Mcneil and probably 2 or 3 others on the list, as long as it doesn't make the Flames lose someone else by having to put them on waivers and risk getting those players claimed. These are all essentially borderline NHL'ers. An occasional guy does slip through and amounts to something good, but usually they will just get put on waivers later that season, or remain in the AHL most of the year. I am not adverse to picking up anyone - I would just keep my expectations really low for anyone the Flames pick up.